New IID Law on the Books
If you live in Los Angeles, Tulare, Alameda, or Sacramento counties beware…a new California DUI law went on the books last month. All first time DUI offenders who live in these counties will be required to install ignition interlock devices “IIDs” in every car they own or operate in order to be issued or reissued a driver’s license following a DUI license suspension or revocation.
This pilot program will last for five years. If successful, it will expand into other California counties as well.
Multiple DUI offenders will also be required to install these IIDs in order to regain their licenses. The length of time the instrument will have to remain in the vehicle depends on how many prior DUIs the offender has. First time offenders must keep them in for five months…fourth time offenders as long as three years.
Offenders will be responsible for the costs of installation and maintenance of the ignition interlock devices “IIDs”, which can be quite costly. If a defendant is unable to pay, the state may provide assistance.
