{
 "slug": "district-of-columbia",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV)",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "D.C. Code § 50-2201.05a(b) requires a District license holder who commits a covered offense (DUI/DWI/OWI under §§ 50-2206.11, .12, .14, or an out-of-jurisdiction equivalent) to enroll in the Ignition Interlock System Program for 6 months on a first offense. DC DMV states enrollment is mandatory for DUI citations issued after 12/19/2022 (optional before that date) and for refusal citations after 3/16/2023. Test refusal carries a one-year first-offense period under § 50-2201.05a(b-3).",
 "sr22Note": "DC DMV lists 'Obtain and maintain SR-22 Insurance' as an IID Program enrollment requirement; the policy must be maintained for three years from the date of conviction.",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "Department of Motor Vehicles Office Hours Varies by location. Please see All DC DMV Locations under About DMV in the menu. Phone: (202) 737-4404"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "§ 50–2201.05a. Establishment of Ignition Interlock System Program."
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "Code of the District of Columbia § 50–2201.05a. Establishment of Ignition Interlock System Program."
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "Have an ignition interlock device installed in all vehicles registered in your name with DC DMV from one of four approved vendors:"
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "a person who holds a driver's license issued by the District and commits a covered offense shall enroll in the Ignition Interlock System Program (\"Program\") established by this section for: (1) Upon the first commission of a covered offense, a period of 6 months;"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "DC license holders who receive a DUI citation after 12/19/2022, enrollment in the IID Program is mandatory."
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "(1) Upon the first commission of a covered offense, a period of 6 months; (2) Upon the second commission of a covered offense, a period of one year; and (3) Upon the third or subsequent commission of a covered offense, a period of 2 years."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "(2) Upon the second commission of a covered offense, a period of one year; and (3) Upon the third or subsequent commission of a covered offense, a period of 2 years."
  },
  "iidDurationRefusal": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "(A) A period of one year, if the person has never previously committed a covered offense and has never refused to provide a specimen for chemical testing in violation of § 50-1904.02 ... (B) A period of 2 years, if the person has previously committed one covered offense"
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "Obtain and maintain SR-22 Insurance SR-22 Insurance can be purchased from any insurance provider."
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "Once obtained, you must maintain the insurance policy for three years from your date of conviction."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "Pay reinstatement fee of $115.00 (required if license has been revoked)."
  },
  "costNotes_statuteFee": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-1301.38",
   "quote": "(2) Provides and maintains proof of financial responsibility; (3) Pays a $100 reinstatement fee;"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "a. Smart Start - (800) 831-3299 b. Alcohol Detection Systems - (833) 479-2118 c. Roadguard (formerly Draeger) - (800) 332-6858 d. LifeSafer - (800) 588-0485"
  },
  "costNotes": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-enrollment-requirements",
   "quote": "Pay program enrollment fee of $50.00. Pay reinstatement fee of $115.00 (required if license has been revoked)."
  },
  "costNotes_indigent": {
   "url": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.05a",
   "quote": "If a participant is determined to be indigent, the Department shall pay all costs associated with that person's enrollment and participation in the Program. (3) ... \"indigent\" means a person who receives an annual income, after taxes, of 150% or less of the federal poverty guidelines"
  },
  "costNotes_brac": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/page/iid-program-frequently-asked-questions",
   "quote": "The BrAC for the program is 0.020. Drivers must test below this threshold or their vehicle will not start and they will receive a program violation."
  },
  "faqs_overview": {
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/iidprogram",
   "quote": "Enrollment in the DC DMV IID Program is required for all impaired driving offenses."
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "Smart Start",
  "Alcohol Detection Systems",
  "Roadguard (formerly Draeger)",
  "LifeSafer"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/district-of-columbia/"
}