- §813.602(1)(a), (1)(b) and (2); §813.606; §813.602
Persons convicted of DWI offenses shall have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles prior to being issued a hardship license.
First offenders must operate motor vehicles equipped with ignition interlock devices for 1 year after the end of the license suspension or revocation period; second or subsequent offenders must operate with an interlock device for 2 years after the ending date of the suspension or revocation caused by the conviction.
When a person is convicted of a crime or multiple crimes, the department shall require that the person install and use an approved ignition interlock device in any vehicle operated by the person for 5 years after the ending date of the longest running suspension or revocation caused by any of the convictions (crimes include driving under the influence and: Any degree of murder; manslaughter in the first or second degree; criminally negligent homicide; assault in the first degree; aggravated vehicular homicide)
The court may require the use of an ignition interlock device as part of a diversion agreement.
Exemptions: Medical, employer.
| How Soon Can An Ignition Interlock Be Installed? | |
| First Offense (diversion) | Upon agreeing to diversion agreement with the court |
| Second Offense (first conviction) | 1 year after conviction |
| First Refusal | Interlocks not available for first-time refusals |
| How Many Times An Interlock Stopped A Drunk Driving Start (.08% BAC or more) in Oregon?
41,100 From December 1 2006 to December 1, 2016 |
