Oregon State Laws and Requirements

Oregon Ignition Interlock Devices

Oregon has a variety of penalties for DUI offenders. First-time offenders will automatically have their license suspended for a year, for example. The legal limit in Oregon is .08 percent blood alcohol content, and anyone found to have reached or exceeded that limit risks conviction. Refusing the test will not eliminate the consequences, either.

State Interlock Regulations

Drivers who install an ignition interlock device may regain their driving privileges, even during their suspension period. They will have to apply for a Hardship Permit and meet all other criteria in order to qualify.

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The OR Ignition Interlock Program

In Oregon, eligible drivers may be able to regain their driving privileges during the suspension period if they install an ignition interlock device, and meet other criteria. They can obtain a Hardship Permit that will allow them to use it.

What happens if I get a DUI in Oregon?

In Oregon, DUI offenders are subject to a variety of penalties, that include fines and license suspension. Anyone arrested on suspicion of DUI in Oregon is required to have their blood, breath, or urine tested for alcohol, and the legal limit is .08 percent blood alcohol content. The penalties can increase depending on the circumstances of the DUI. For example, an excessively high BAC or property damage may result in increased penalties.

1st Offense

  • 48 hours to one year in jail
  • 80 hours of community service may be imposed in lieu of 48 hours in jail
  • Up to $6,250 in fines depending on individual circumstances
  • License suspended for one year
  • Must install an IID to regain driving privileges, term is one year

2nd Offense

  • 48 hours to one year in jail
  • 80 hours of community service may be imposed in lieu of 48 hours in jail
  • Up to $6,250 fine depending on individual circumstances
  • License suspended for three years
  • Must install IID to regain driving privileges, term is for two years

3rd Offense

  • 90 days (if convicted of DUI at least two times in the past 10 years) to 5 years in jail
  • $2,000 in fines if driver is not sentenced to prison time, up to $6,250 in fines depending on individual circumstances
  • $250,000 in fines if driver is convicted of Class C felony
  • License suspended permanently
  • May be able to regain driving privileges with an IID, which will be required for two to five years depending on when prior offenses occurred

Refusing a breath test or field sobriety test will also result in consequences. Offenders who refuse a breath test will have their license suspended up to one year and also be fined up to $650.

How do I regain driving privileges in Oregon?

Oregon offenders who meet criteria are eligible to regain their driving privileges with a Hardship Permit. In order to get a Hardship Permit, the offender must install an ignition interlock device. Here is everything they need to do to qualify:

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Offenders may qualify if they meet all these criteria, which include:

  • Fill out and submit a Hardship Permit Application, DMV Form 735-6044
  • Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Pay a $75 reinstatement fee
  • Obtain a recommendation from the convicting judge*
  • Submit an SR-22 Certificate of Liability for insurance
  • Install an ignition interlock device for the duration of the Hardship Permit period
  • Second-time offenders must wait 90 days into the suspension period to apply
  • No hardship permit available for third offense and beyond

Not all offenders will be eligible for a Hardship Permit, depending on the circumstances of their offense.

ADS OR Interlock Devices

Ignition interlock devices help prevent drunk driving, and are regulated by the state monitoring authority. To qualify for a Hardship Permit, the offender must have the ignition interlock device installed by an authorized provider. ADS is an authorized provider in Oregon, and our device is approved.

What is an Ignition Interlock Device?

Ignition interlock, devices, or IIDs, are portable breathalyzers installed inside your vehicle and:

  • Doesn’t allow you to start your vehicle if you have alcohol in your system
  • Requests random retests of your Breath Alcohol Content (BrAC) while you’re driving to prevent device tampering and drunk driving

How long is a OR interlock device required?

The ADS Determinator II device is approved in Oregon. This device meets state criteria and offers a simple operating system that features bilingual prompts.

Ignition Interlock Cost in Oregon

The offender is responsible for the cost of the device, which is rented as opposed to purchased outright. There are also device protection plans available to insure the device in case of an accident.

How much does an IID cost?

The cost of the ADS device averages to $2.50 or $3.50 per day.

Ignition Interlock installation in Oregon

ADS has a large partner network, with more than 4,000 installation locations. You should have no problem finding a location near you. You will need to return every 60 days for device calibration, so keep that in mind when choosing your location.