In Colorado, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the agency that determines whether a driver is required to have an ignition interlock device on their automobile. The court does not typically get involved with the requirement, but at times will require an ignition interlock device as a condition for probation.
On your first
express consent revocation with a BAC less than .150, your driver’s license will be revoked for nine months. After serving one month of this revocation, it is possible to obtain an Interlock License with an ignition interlock installed on your vehicle for the remainder of the revocation period. The Department of Motor Vehicles does provide incentives for drivers who make it four straight months without an issue on the Interlock License. There is a procedure to have the interlock device removed after the four-month period.
On subsequent express consent revocations, or a revocation with a BAC of .150 or above, your driver’s license will be revoked for one year. After serving one month of this revocation, it is possible to obtain an Interlock License with an ignition interlock installed on your vehicle. You will be required to comply with the conditions of the Interlock License for two years.
If your express consent revocation is based on a refusal, your driver’s license will be revoked for one year. After serving two months of this revocation, it is possible to obtain an Interlock License with an ignition interlock installed on your vehicle. You will be required to comply with the conditions of the Interlock License for two years.