Georgia ignition interlock & DUI requirements

What Georgia law requires

Georgia'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: O.C.G.A. § 42-8-111 and § 40-5-64.1, as cited in DDS Rule 375-3-3-.10 (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs.)

Ignition interlock requirement

Georgia DDS pages reviewed do not state that an IID is mandatory for a first DUI conviction. The DDS Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit Customer Information Sheet describes the IID limited permit as an option a driver 'may' request during the administrative license suspension period following a first DUI arrest (available to drivers 21+ with a valid Georgia license and no DUI conviction within 5 years). The DDS Suspensions page lists 'Ignition Interlock Device Permit' among administrative actions. The DDS Fees and Terms page states the IID limited permit requires the interlock for 4 months if the driver consented to the state-administered chemical test, or 12 months if the driver did not consent. The official O.C.G.A. text (LexisNexis-hosted) could not be fetched; statute numbers are taken from DDS Rule 375-3-3-.10, which cites them.

Approved interlock providers

Vendors listed here appear on the Georgia 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: Georgia agency vendor list

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 Georgia does, the sources below say so.

DDS Rule 375-3-3-.24 requires an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three years from the date of conviction to reinstate a license suspended for a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. Minimum limits: $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage for a first DUI conviction; $100,000/$300,000 and $100,000 for a second or subsequent conviction (rule adopted to align with SB 121, passed April 2025).

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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Georgia require an SR-22 after a DUI conviction?

Yes. Under Georgia DDS Rule 375-3-3-.24, reinstatement of a license suspended for a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 requires an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three years from the date of conviction, with minimum limits of $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage for a first conviction and $100,000/$300,000 and $100,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.

What is the Georgia reinstatement fee for a first DUI?

The Georgia DDS Reinstatement Fees and Payment page lists the DUI (first offense, age 21 and over) reinstatement fee as $200.00 by mail or $210.00 in person. DDS notes the effective conviction date, multiple convictions, and other factors can produce a different fee.

How long is a Georgia license suspended for a first DUI, and when is reinstatement possible?

According to the Georgia DDS DUI (First Offense) FAQ, a first DUI in 5 years results in a 12-month suspension, but after 120 days the driver can apply for reinstatement by presenting a certificate of completion of a DDS-approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and paying the reinstatement fee.

Is an ignition interlock device limited permit available after a Georgia DUI arrest?

The Georgia DDS Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit Customer Information Sheet lists requesting an IID limited permit as one option (with appeal or doing nothing) after a DUI arrest, generally for drivers 21 or older with a valid Georgia license and no DUI conviction in the past five years. DDS cannot issue the permit until the DDS-1205 is received and the device is installed.

Which ignition interlock devices are approved in Georgia?

The Georgia DDS Approved Ignition Interlock Devices page lists devices by manufacturer and model, including A Simple Interlock, LLC; Alcohol Detection Systems; AutoSense International; B.E.S.T. Labs, Inc.; Consumer Safety Technology, Inc.; Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc; Guardian Interlock System; LifeSafer Interlock; and Smart Start.

Sources

1. Georgia DDS — Approved Ignition Interlock Devices
2. Georgia DDS — Reinstatement Fees and Payment
3. Georgia DDS — Rule 375-3-3-.24 Reinstatement Procedures for Suspensions Based on Convictions for Driving Under the Influence (PDF)
4. Georgia DDS — Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit Customer Information Sheet (PDF)
5. Georgia DDS — DUI (First Offense) FAQ
6. Georgia DDS — Suspensions and Disqualification Offenses
7. Georgia DDS — Limited Permits
8. Georgia DDS — Reinstate License
9. Georgia DDS — Violations, Suspensions, & Revocations
10. Georgia DDS — Rule 375-3-3-.10 Limited Driving Permits (PDF; cites O.C.G.A. §§ 40-5-64.1, 42-8-111; 12-month IID term for second DUI in 5 years)
11. Georgia DDS — Fees and Terms (limited permit and IDLP fees and IID terms)
12. Georgia DDS — ADAP Student Manual, Chapter 1 Continued (TADRA/DUI suspensions; IID periods)