{
 "slug": "colorado",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "Threshold: BAC of 0.15 or more (persistent drunk driver designation). Under C.R.S. § 42-2-132.5(1)(a)(I) and (3), a person whose license was revoked for excess BAC when the BAC was 0.15 or more, or who is otherwise designated a persistent drunk driver (which, per the DMV, includes refusing a chemical test), must hold an interlock-restricted license for at least two years after reinstatement. For a first DUI/DUI per se or excess-BAC (0.08–0.149) revocation of nine months, an interlock is not mandatory: under § 42-2-132.5(4)(a)(II)(A) a first-time offender aged 21 or older may voluntarily apply for early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license at any time (DMV: on the first day the revocation goes active for violations on or after January 1, 2023), and the restriction then runs for the remainder of the nine-month restraint, with removal possible after four consecutive compliant monthly reports (§ 42-2-132.5(4)(a)(II)(B)). Persistent drunk drivers are excluded from early removal.",
 "sr22Note": "SR-22. C.R.S. § 42-2-132.5(4)(b)(II) requires proof of financial responsibility before early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license, maintained for the longer of three years or the restriction period; C.R.S. § 42-7-408(1)(b)-(c) sets the general period at three years but, for a one-time DUI/DWAI/excess-BAC offender with no accident, only for as long as the driving privilege is under restraint, up to a maximum of three years. The DMV reinstatement FAQ states: first-offense BAC 0.08+ — SR-22 for 9 months (3 years if an accident or high BAC was involved); multiple offenses — SR-22 for 3 years; refusal — 1 to 3 years. sr22Years is recorded as the 3-year standard; a first low-BAC offense without an accident is shorter (9 months per DMV).",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/ILK-FinancialAssistance",
   "quote": "Regular Mail: Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division Attn: Driver Control - Interlock Financial Assistance Appeals Denver, CO 80261-0016"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "42-2-132.5. Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions - rules. (1) Persons required to hold an interlock-restricted license. (a) The following persons shall hold an interlock-restricted license pursuant to this section for at least one year following reinstatement"
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 TITLE 42 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/what-is-interlock/approved-interlock-vendors",
   "quote": "Approved Interlock Vendors [...] Colorado has contracted with the following Ignition Interlock providers:"
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "(I) A person whose license has been revoked for excess BAC pursuant to the provisions of section 42-2-126 when the person's BAC was 0.15 or more at the time of driving or within two hours after driving or whose driving record otherwise indicates a designation of persistent drunk driver"
  },
  "firstOffenseIid_pdd": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "A person required to hold an interlock-restricted license pursuant to this section who is a persistent drunk driver as defined in section 42-1-102 (68.5), based on an offense that occurred on or after July 1, 2004, shall be required to hold the interlock-restricted license for at least two years"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "for a first violation that requires only a nine-month revocation, a person twenty-one years of age or older at the time of the offense may apply for an early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license pursuant to this section at any time."
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "1st Per Se or DUI conviction, May be eligible to reinstate early on the first day the revocation action goes active - 2 year interlock requirement with BAC above .15 May be eligible to reinstate early on the first day the revocation action goes active – 9-month Interlock requirement with BAC below"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote_refusal": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "You Refused to Submit to Chemical Testing Automatic 2 year Interlock requirement"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "if the department's monthly monitoring reports required in subsection (6) of this section show that, for four consecutive monthly reporting periods, the approved ignition interlock device did not interrupt or prevent the normal operation of the motor vehicle due to an excessive breath alcohol"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/reinstatement-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "I was stopped with a BAC of .08 or higher (1st offense) Revocation Rules: 9-month revocation. Early Reinstatement: For offenses on or after Jan 1, 2023, you can apply for early reinstatement on the first day your revocation goes active if you install an Ignition Interlock Device."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "(b) A person whose privilege to drive was revoked for multiple convictions for any combination of a DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI pursuant to section 42-2-125 (1)(g)(I) or (1)(i) shall hold an interlock-restricted license pursuant to this section for at least two years, but not more than five years,"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "2nd+ Per Se 2 Year Interlock Required May reinstate early on the first day the action goes active, 2 year Interlock requirement."
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "Before being eligible for early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license under this section, a person shall provide proof of financial responsibility to the department [...] for the longer of three years or the period that the person's license is restricted under this section"
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "only one time and no accident was involved in such offense, proof of financial responsibility for the future shall be required to be maintained only for as long as the insured's driving privilege is ordered to be under restraint, up to a maximum of three years."
  },
  "sr22Years_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/reinstatement-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "To Reinstate: Pay the $95 reinstatement fee and $25 DUI restoration fee. Maintain SR-22 insurance for 9 months (3 years if an accident or high BAC was involved). Submit an Interlock lease/installation agreement and an Affidavit of Enrollment in Level 2 Alcohol and Drug Education and Treatment."
  },
  "sr22Years_multiple": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/reinstatement-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "To Reinstate: Requires the $95 fee, $25 restoration fee, SR-22 insurance for 3 years, completion of Level 2 Alcohol and Drug Education and Treatment, and the installation of an Ignition Interlock device for a minimum of 2 years."
  },
  "sr22Note": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/sr-22-and-insurance-information",
   "quote": "You may be required to file an SR-22 when you reinstate from specific suspensions and/or revocations. The SR-22 requires the insurance company to notify the DMV of any policy cancellation. The SR-22 form is not an insurance policy."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/reinstatement-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "To Reinstate: Pay the $95 reinstatement fee and $25 DUI restoration fee. Maintain SR-22 insurance for 9 months (3 years if an accident or high BAC was involved)."
  },
  "reinstatementFee_total": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/reinstatement-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "You will need to pay all fees ($120 total), maintain SR-22 insurance for 1 to 3 years, enroll in Level 2 Alcohol and Drug Education and Treatment, and keep an Ignition Interlock device in your car for at least 2 years."
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/what-is-interlock/approved-interlock-vendors",
   "quote": "Colorado has contracted with the following Ignition Interlock providers: 1A Smart Start, Inc. 866-348-4294 smartstartinc.com #1 A LifeSafer of CO 303-222-1603 lifesafer.com Intoxalock 844-611-3710 intoxalock.com/state/co Guardian 855-217-2072 guardianinterlock.com"
  },
  "costNotes_4": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/ILK-FinancialAssistance",
   "quote": "If the appeal is approved, you will receive a pro-rated amount of assistance on future interlock lease charges for each calendar month that ends with you having a valid Colorado Restricted (Interlock) License. Total assistance cannot exceed $400."
  },
  "costNotes_4_statute": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "(C) Financial assistance for first-time offenders and persistent drunk drivers. The department shall establish a program to assist persons who apply for an interlock-restricted license pursuant to this subparagraph (II) [...] and who are unable to pay the full cost of an approved ignition interlock"
  },
  "earlyReinstatement": {
   "url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/early-reinstatement-interlock",
   "quote": "Reinstatements for violations on or after January 1, 2023: Have a Per Se or DUI conviction are eligible on the first day the revocation action goes active (no one month waiting period) Have a Refusal of a BAC test and have already served two months for the alcohol related restraint"
  },
  "extension": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "If the monthly monitoring reports required by subsection (6) of this section show that the approved ignition interlock device interrupted or prevented the normal operation of the vehicle due to excessive breath alcohol content in three of any twelve consecutive reporting periods, the department"
  },
  "deviceApproval": {
   "url": "https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-42.pdf",
   "quote": "\"approved ignition interlock device\" means a device approved by the department of public health and environment that is installed in a motor vehicle and that measures the breath alcohol content of the driver before a vehicle is started"
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "1A Smart Start, Inc.",
  "#1 A LifeSafer of CO",
  "Intoxalock",
  "Guardian"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/colorado/"
}