Utah ignition interlock & DUI requirements

What Utah law requires

Utah'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: Utah Code § 41-6a-518

Ignition interlock requirement

Two overlapping provisions. Utah Code § 41-6a-518(2)(a): unless the court determines and states on the record that an interlock is not necessary for community safety and in the best interest of justice, the court shall require that any person convicted under § 41-6a-502 and granted probation drive only a vehicle with a certified ignition interlock during probation. Independently, § 41-6a-518.2(1)(b)(ii)(A) and (2)(b)(i) make any person convicted under § 41-6a-502 an 'interlock restricted driver' for 18 months from proof of installation and reinstatement (three years if under 21 per DLD). § 41-6a-518(2)(e) excludes convictions that do not involve alcohol, and § 41-6a-518.2(8) allows the Division to remove the restriction if the offense did not involve alcohol.

Approved interlock providers

Vendors listed here appear on the Utah 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: Utah 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 Utah does, the sources below say so.

No DUI-specific SR-22 requirement was found on official sources. The Utah Driver License Division's SR22 page lists the circumstances that require an SR-22 filing — a conviction for driving without insurance, an uninsured vehicle involved in an accident, a court order for damages from an uninsured accident, and Driving Privilege Card holders — and does not list DUI; the DLD DUI, IID and reinstatement pages likewise do not mention an SR-22 for DUI. When an SR-22 is required, Utah Code § 41-12a-411 and DLD state it is maintained for three years.

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

Is an ignition interlock required after a first DUI in Utah?

Yes for alcohol-related DUI. Under Utah Code § 41-6a-518.2, a person convicted under § 41-6a-502 is an interlock restricted driver for 18 months from the day the person provides proof of installation and reinstates the driving privilege. The Utah Driver License Division states drivers 21 and older must have an IID for 18 months and drivers under 21 for three years.

How long is the ignition interlock period for a repeat DUI in Utah?

Under Utah Code § 41-6a-518.2(2)(b)(ii), a person convicted of an offense committed within 10 years of a prior conviction is an interlock restricted driver for two years from proof of installation and reinstatement. The period is three years for a felony DUI conviction and four years for automobile homicide (§ 76-5-207).

What does it cost to reinstate a Utah license after a DUI?

Under Utah Code § 53-3-105(26), a reinstatement application is $40 plus $45 for an alcohol- or drug-related offense ($85), and § 53-3-105(27) adds a $262 administrative fee for reinstatement after an alcohol- or drug-related offense. The Driver License Division's reinstatement page lists the same $85 fee plus the $262 administrative fee.

Does Utah require an SR-22 after a DUI?

The Utah Driver License Division's SR22 page lists the situations that require an SR-22 filing: a conviction for driving without insurance, an uninsured vehicle involved in an accident, a court order for damages from an uninsured accident, and Driving Privilege Card holders. DUI is not listed. When an SR-22 is required, DLD states it typically must be maintained for three years from the date of conviction.

Can the ignition interlock restriction be removed early after a first DUI in Utah?

Under Utah Code § 41-6a-518.2(2)(d), an interlock restricted driver may petition the Driver License Division for removal of a first-offense restriction if the driver was 21 or older, has no prior conviction within 10 years, at least two years have elapsed since conviction, and the driver certifies not having operated a motor vehicle with no traffic violations or crashes on record.

Sources

1. Utah Code § 41-6a-518 – Ignition interlock devices; use and monitoring; probationer to pay cost; indigency (section page)
2. Utah Code § 41-6a-518 – section text (effective 5/3/2023 version file loaded by the section page)
3. Utah Code § 41-6a-518.2 – Interlock restricted driver; restriction periods (section page)
4. Utah Code § 41-6a-518.2 – section text (effective 7/1/2024 version file)
5. Utah Code § 53-3-105 – Fees for licenses, renewals, reinstatements (effective 7/1/2026 version file)
6. Utah Code § 41-12a-411 – Duration of proof of owner's or operator's security (effective 5/7/2025 version file)
7. Utah Driver License Division – Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
8. Utah Driver License Division – Breath Alcohol IID Certified Systems List
9. Utah Driver License Division – Reinstate a License (reinstatement fees)
10. Utah Driver License Division – Fees
11. Utah Driver License Division – SR22 Insurance
12. Utah Driver License Division – Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
13. Utah Driver License Division – DUI Early Reinstatement