So you need an Ignition interlock device (IID)

So you got a DUI and now need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your car.  Here's everything you need to know:

On which cars do I need to install an IID?   
An IID needs to be installed on any car you drive or have registered to you.  If
a family member often drives a car registered to you, it may be advisable to go down to the DMV and have the title transferred to that family member so that your loved ones do not need to bear the burden of having to use an IID as well.  When the transfer is interfamily, the transfer fees can be low. 

How do I find an IID provider?  
These programs are recognized by the state:

• Lifesafer Interlock 
• Guardian Interlock
• Intoxalock Ignition Interlock 
• Low Cost Interlock
• Smart Start Interlock 
• Ignition Interlock Service Center 
• Drive Right 

How much is this going to cost?  
Costs vary by provider.  That said, installation costs usually run between $75 and $100+, (the cost can be affected by the type of car you drive; as you could expect, it's a lot easier to add technology to some cars than it is to others,) and then there are monthly monitoring fees which run anywhere from $50-100 per month.  Overall, the costs usually come down to about $3-4 a day. 

How long do I need to have the IID in the car?  
Usually the length of the IID requirement is govern by the court orders, however, as of 2019, an IID will need to be installed in your vehicle for at least 6 months after a 1st offense DUI, 1 year after a 2nd offense, and 2 years after a 3rd offense. Keep in mind, however, that having an IID installed in your car may qualify you to get a restricted license from the DMV sooner. 

How embarrassing! Ways to disguise that IID:  
There are several products on the marker to help you disguise the IID installed in your car. Check out these sites: 

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Is this really the law on the subject?  
Yes. If you want to read the law, see the text here.