Florida ignition interlock & DUI requirements
Ignition interlock device rules, approved vendors, SR-22 insurance filing, and license reinstatement in Florida, cited to the statute and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
What Florida law requires
Florida's ignition interlock, SR-22, and reinstatement rules are set by the statute and agency rules cited below. The values in the tables on this page are taken from those sources and are not interpretations of how they apply to any particular case.
Primary source: Fla. Stat. § 322.2715
Ignition interlock requirement
| Item | Florida rule |
|---|---|
| IID on first offense | Required only above a high-BAC threshold |
| Minimum IID period, first offense | At least 6 continuous months (mandatory only if BAL 0.15 or above or minor passenger; otherwise court-discretionary) |
| Minimum IID period, repeat offense | At least 1 continuous year (second conviction); at least 2 continuous years if BAL 0.15 or above or minor passenger |
Under Fla. Stat. § 322.2715(3)(a), for a first DUI conviction with an unlawful BAC under § 316.193(1) the IID 'may be installed for at least 6 continuous months' (FLHSMV: 'If court ordered'). Under § 322.2715(3)(b), a first conviction with a blood/breath-alcohol level of 0.15 or higher (§ 316.193(4)) or with a passenger under 18 requires the IID for at least 6 continuous months.
Approved interlock providers
Vendors listed here appear on the Florida licensing agency's approved-device list. Listing order is alphabetical and is not a ranking or endorsement. Installation locations are on each vendor's own locator.
Official approved-vendor list: Florida agency vendor list
| Vendor | Website | Location finder |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Detection Systems (ADS) | Alcohol Detection Systems (ADS) website | Find a location |
| ALCOLOCK | ALCOLOCK website | Find a location |
| Intoxalock | Intoxalock website | Find a location |
| LifeSafer | LifeSafer website | Find a location |
| Low Cost Interlock, Inc. | Low Cost Interlock, Inc. website | Find a location |
| RoadGuard Interlock (Services provided by Nationwide Interlock) | RoadGuard Interlock (Services provided by Nationwide Interlock) website | Find a location |
| Smart Start | Smart Start website | Find a location |
SR-22 requirement
An SR-22 is a certificate an insurer files with the state to confirm that a driver carries the liability coverage the state requires. Some states use an FR-44 or a different form for alcohol-related offenses; where Florida does, the sources below say so.
| SR-22 filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Filing period | 3 years |
Florida requires an FR-44 (not SR-22) for DUI convictions after October 1, 2007: bodily injury liability of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage liability of $50,000 (or $350,000 combined single limits) per Fla. Stat. § 324.023, maintained for three years from the date of reinstatement (FLHSMV DUI FAQ).
Program costs
Fees set by the state are cited to the fee schedule. Vendor charges vary by vendor and are shown as published ranges with the month they were checked.
| Item | Amount | As of |
|---|---|---|
| License reinstatement fee | $75 revocation reinstatement fee plus $130 administrative fee for alcohol/drug-related offenses (FLHSMV fee schedule) | 2026-08-28 |
| Administrative fee for alcohol and drug related offenses | $130.00 | 2026-08 |
| Revocation reinstatement fee | $75.00 (additional $130 administrative fee if alcohol or drug related) | 2026-08 |
| Suspension reinstatement fee | $45.00 (additional $130 administrative fee if alcohol or drug related) | 2026-08 |
| Interlock fee remitted to FLHSMV per installation | $12 (Fla. Stat. § 322.2715(5); FLHSMV fee schedule 'Interlock Fee (assessed by the vendor) $12.00') | 2026-08 |
| DUI program fee (assessed by the program) | $15.00 | 2026-08 |
| Filing fee for hardship hearing | $12.00 | 2026-08 |
| Indigent provision | If the court finds the person unable to pay for IID installation, the court may order a portion of the § 316.193 fine to defray installation cost (FLHSMV IID page) | 2026-08 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is an ignition interlock device mandatory after a first DUI conviction in Florida?
- Not in every case. Under Fla. Stat. § 322.2715(3)(a), for a first conviction the IID 'may be installed for at least 6 continuous months.' Under § 322.2715(3)(b), it is required for at least 6 continuous months if the blood or breath-alcohol level was 0.15 or higher or a passenger under 18 was in the vehicle. FLHSMV summarizes the first-conviction rule as 'If court ordered.'
- How long is the IID required after a second or third Florida DUI?
- Under Fla. Stat. § 322.2715(3)(c)-(f), a second conviction requires at least 1 continuous year (at least 2 years with a 0.15+ BAL or minor passenger), a third conviction at least 2 continuous years, and a fourth or subsequent conviction at least 5 years.
- Does Florida require an SR-22 after a DUI?
- Florida uses form FR-44 rather than SR-22. According to the FLHSMV DUI FAQ, for a DUI conviction after October 1, 2007 the driver must obtain form FR-44 showing bodily injury liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage liability of $50,000 (or $350,000 combined single limits) under Fla. Stat. § 324.023, and maintain it for three years from the date of reinstatement.
- What does FLHSMV charge to reinstate a license after a DUI revocation?
- The FLHSMV fee schedule lists a $75.00 revocation reinstatement fee and a separate $130.00 administrative fee for alcohol and drug related offenses, plus applicable license fees. The DUI FAQ also states that required exams must be taken at reinstatement.
- When does Florida's IID period start?
- According to the FLHSMV Ignition Interlock Program page, an eligible driver is issued a license with a 'P' restriction indicating an IID is required, and the required IID time period begins on the day the 'P' restriction is issued.