{
 "slug": "maryland",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA)",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "Under Transp. § 16-404.1(d)(1)(i)1, an individual convicted of, or granted probation before judgment for, a violation of § 21-902(a) (DUI) or § 21-902(b) (DWI, alcohol) 'shall be a participant' in the Ignition Interlock System Program. The MVA states participation is required for a PBJ or conviction for DUI or DWI. Drug-impaired (§ 21-902(c)) cases are eligible but not mandated under subsection (c).",
 "sr22Note": "The MDOT MVA 'Reinstate a License' page (the reinstatement page the MVA's DUI page points to) enumerates the reinstatement requirements: meet eligibility requirements, complete the mandatory waiting period, submit an application with the required fees, complete any required treatment or testing, and in some cases accept driving restrictions or retake licensing tests. None is an SR-22, FR-19 or other financial-responsibility filing; the MVA states only that it reviews the driving record for unresolved insurance violations. Maryland's FR-19 (eFR-19, 'Maryland Insurance Certification') is the MVA's insurance-verification form submitted by insurers through the Insurance Compliance Division; no MVA page connects it to a DUI conviction or alcohol-related suspension, and no MVA page mentions SR-22 (the MVA has no SR-22 page). Md. Code, Transp. §§ 17-103 and 17-110 (required security) also contain no financial-responsibility filing provision.",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration Contact us 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E. Glen Burnie, MD 21062"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr&section=16-404.1&enactments=false",
   "quote": "Article - Transportation ... §16-404.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated."
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr&section=16-404.1&enactments=false",
   "quote": "(b) (1) The Administration shall establish an Ignition Interlock System Program in accordance with this section."
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "Ignition interlock service providers Each provider offers different features and support. Review their websites, and the chart below, to find the best fit for you."
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr&section=16-404.1&enactments=false",
   "quote": "(d) (1) (i) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, an individual shall be a participant if: 1. The individual is convicted of, or is granted probation before judgment under § 6–220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for, a violation of § 21–902(a) or (b) of this article;"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "Participation is required if you have: Probation Before Judgment or a conviction for DUI Probation Before Judgment or a conviction for DWI Homicide or life-threatening injury by motor vehicle while DUI or DWI"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr&section=16-404.1&enactments=false",
   "quote": "(3) Except as provided in § 16–205 of this title, an individual who is subject to this subsection shall participate in the Program for: (i) 6 months the first time the individual is required under this subsection to participate in the Program;"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr&section=16-404.1&enactments=false",
   "quote": "(ii) 1 year the second time the individual is required under this subsection to participate in the Program; and (iii) 3 years the third or any subsequent time the individual is required under this subsection to participate in the Program."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options",
   "quote": "Driver license reinstatement fees Restoration fee $30 Non-CDL or CDL reinstatement $90 Non-CDL or CDL reinstatement due to drug or alcohol related offenses $150"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "Alcohol Detection Systems - 1-888-786-7384 ... RoadGuard Interlock — 1-800-332-6858 ... Guardian Interlock — 1-800-499-0994 / LifeSafer — 1-800-374-5760 ... Intoxalock — 1-833-259-3046 ... Low Cost Interlock — 1-844-276-0549 ... Sens-O-Lock — 410-995-9080 ... Smart Start Interlock — 1-800-880-3394"
  },
  "costNotes": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "The MVA may waive the $47 enrollment fee if you are on medical assistance or food assistance. Interlock providers must offer 50% off rental rates for people on assistance."
  },
  "costNotes_corrected": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options",
   "quote": "Driver's License Corrected $30"
  },
  "costNotes_program_cost": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "You are responsible for all program costs, which include: A fee for an interlock-restricted license A fee for a corrected license when the restriction is removed An installation fee Monthly service fees"
  },
  "faq_program_length": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/ignition-interlock-program",
   "quote": "BAC 0.08 to under 0.15 180 days BAC 0.15 or higher 1 year Refused the test 1 year Court or MVA order Varies"
  },
  "faq_repeat": {
   "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr&section=16-205&enactments=false",
   "quote": "(2) If requested by the person, the Administration may issue a restricted license for the period of a suspension to a person who participates in the Ignition Interlock System Program under § 16–404.1 of this title."
  },
  "sr22Note_efr19": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/businesses/insurers",
   "quote": "How to submit an eFR-19 To submit an eFR-19, you'll use myMVA online services."
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/drivers-revoked-or-suspended-licenses/reinstate-license",
   "quote": "Reinstatement is not automatic. You must: Meet eligibility requirements Complete the mandatory waiting period Submit an application with the required fees Complete any required treatment or testing In some cases, you may also need to accept driving restrictions or retake licensing tests"
  },
  "sr22Note": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/drivers-revoked-or-suspended-licenses/reinstate-license",
   "quote": "The MVA will review your driving record for insurance violations, child support violations, and other issues that could affect eligibility."
  },
  "sr22Note_eligibility": {
   "url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/drivers-revoked-or-suspended-licenses/reinstate-license",
   "quote": "Several issues can delay or prevent reinstatement, including: Unresolved insurance or child support violations Past alcohol or drug-related offenses Violations of driving restrictions (such as Ignition Interlock requirements)"
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "Alcohol Detection Systems",
  "RoadGuard Interlock",
  "Guardian Interlock",
  "LifeSafer",
  "Intoxalock",
  "Low Cost Interlock",
  "Sens-O-Lock",
  "Smart Start Interlock"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/maryland/"
}