Dui Ignition Interlock Requirements

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In Pennsylvania, first-time DUI offenders who refuse chemical testing must install an Ignition Interlock Device for at least one year after their license suspension. If your son doesnt own a car, he may not need the device during the suspension. However, once his driving privileges are reinstated, he must use the device for a year. After this period, he can remove it and drive without it, provided his driving privileges are fully restored.

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I have a question about a DUI
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Pennsylvania. My son who is * was pulled over for an issue with the car. When he was pulled over they charged him with a DUI not for alcohol but for smoking weed. He did not have marijuana on him. He refused a chemical test so now he loses his license for a year. They are saying that he needs an ignition device and license. He does not own a vehicle. He does have to get an ignition license for the year of his suspension. After his year of suspension is over is he still required to have an ignition lock device if he drives
In Pennsylvania:
- Ignition Interlock Device is mandatory for first-time DUI offenders who refuse chemical testing.
- The device must be installed for at least one year after license reinstatement.
- If he doesn't own a car, he may not need it. But if he intends to drive, the car must have the device.
Does the car need it even after his privileges are restored after a year
In Pennsylvania, once the one-year period of mandatory use of the Ignition Interlock Device is over, your son can have it removed and drive without it. But remember, this is provided his driving privileges are fully restored.
Is the mandatory use of ignition interlock device mandatory during his suspension or after
In Pennsylvania, the Ignition Interlock Device requirement begins after the license suspension period. So, your son must use it once his driving privileges are reinstated, for at least one year.