{
 "slug": "vermont",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "For a first alcohol-related DUI suspension an ignition interlock is optional: 23 V.S.A. § 1206(c) provides that during the suspension an eligible person \"may operate\" under an ignition interlock restricted driver's license (RDL), and § 1209a(a)(1)(C) makes IID use a reinstatement condition only \"if the individual elects\" to drive under an RDL. DMV's Ignition Interlock Program FAQ (VL-086) states that for all first alcohol offenses the RDL is voluntary. An RDL becomes mandatory before reinstatement for second offenses (on or after July 1, 2016) and third or subsequent offenses (§ 1209a(a)(2)-(3)).",
 "sr22Note": "SR-22. 23 V.S.A. § 801(a)(1)(B) requires proof of financial responsibility from a person convicted of any violation of § 1201 (DUI) or suspended under § 1205; DMV accepts only an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurance company and states the filing must be maintained for a minimum of three years. § 1213(a)(1)(B) also requires proof of financial responsibility to obtain an ignition interlock RDL.",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/content/why-filing-financial-responsibility-insurance-required-offense-involving-alcohol",
   "quote": "Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05603-0001"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01213",
   "quote": "(Cite as: 23 V.S.A. § 1213) § 1213. Ignition interlock restricted driver’s license or certificate; penalties"
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01213",
   "quote": "An individual whose license or privilege to operate is suspended or revoked under this subchapter may operate a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 4103 of this title, if issued a valid ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate."
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/suspensions/ignition-interlock-device/iid-manufacturers",
   "quote": "Following is a list of Ignition Interlock Device Installers. You are responsible for contacting an installer and arranging to install a device in the vehicle you will be operating."
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01206",
   "quote": "During a suspension under this section, an eligible person may operate a motor vehicle under the terms of an ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate issued under section 1213 of this title."
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VL-086-Ignition_Interlock_Program_FAQs.pdf",
   "quote": "For all first alcohol offenses, it is voluntary if you want to drive before the suspension has served the full term. [...] Second offenses that took place on or after July 1, 2016, are mandatory to have an RDL."
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01209a",
   "quote": "if the individual elects to operate under an ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate, after the individual operates under the RDL or certificate for the applicable period set forth in subsection 1205(a) or section 1206 of this title"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_period": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01206",
   "quote": "for a period of 90 days and until the operator complies with section 1209a of this title."
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VL-086-Ignition_Interlock_Program_FAQs.pdf",
   "quote": "1st offense: Operate under the terms and requirements of an RDL violation-free for 90 days from the date of reinstatement, as well as completion of IDRP, etc."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01209a",
   "quote": "after the individual operates under an ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate for 18 months or, in the case of someone subject to the one-year hard suspension prescribed in subdivision 1213(a)(1)(C) of this title, for one year"
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/011/00801",
   "quote": "(B) Any violation of section 1201 of this title or for any suspension pursuant to section 1205 of this title."
  },
  "sr22Required_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/content/why-filing-financial-responsibility-insurance-required-offense-involving-alcohol",
   "quote": "making it mandatory for an individual to file Financial Responsibility Insurance for all criminal alcohol-related offenses"
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/011/00809",
   "quote": "(a) The Commissioner shall relieve an operator from the obligation to furnish proof of financial responsibility after one year from the crash, conviction, or judgment giving rise to the obligation. In the event that a suspension or revocation resulted from the conviction giving rise to the obligation, an operator shall not be relieved of the obligation to furnish proof of financial responsibility until one year after his or her reinstatement eligibility date."
  },
  "sr22Years_repeat": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/011/00809",
   "quote": "(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall not relieve an operator from the obligation to furnish proof of financial responsibility until three years after ... second and subsequent conviction of a violation of section 1201 of this title."
  },
  "sr22Years_dmv": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/enforcement-and-safety/laws/insurance",
   "quote": "Individuals who are required to file Financial Responsibility Insurance with the Vermont DMV must maintain this type of insurance (on file with the Department) for a minimum of three years."
  },
  "sr22Note": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/enforcement-and-safety/laws/insurance",
   "quote": "will accept only certain documents (an SR-22 certificate from an insurance company, NOT from an insurance agent) that are completed in compliance with these requirements"
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/009/00675",
   "quote": "there shall be paid to the Commissioner a fee of $96.00 in addition to any other fee required by statute."
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/suspensions/ignition-interlock-device/iid-manufacturers",
   "quote": "Provider website email phone Alcohol Detection Systems adsinterlock.com N/A 888.205.5430 ALCOLOCK alcolockvt.com email 866.997.5387 Guardian Interlock, LLC guardianinterlock.com N/A 855.235.3860 IntoxaLock www.intoxalock.com email 833.210.8202 LifeSafer of Vermont, Inc. lifesafer.com/vermont"
  },
  "approvedVendors_2": {
   "url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/suspensions/ignition-interlock-device/iid-manufacturers",
   "quote": "Low Cost Interlock lowcostinterlock.com email 844.276.0546 Monitech, LLC monitechnc.com N/A 855.235.3864 RoadGuard by Draeger US Interlock roadguardinterlock.com N/A 866.385.5900 Simple Interlock, LLC simpleiid.com/vermont N/A 866.698.7113 Smart Start, Inc smartstartinc.com N/A 866.458.6412"
  },
  "costNotes_0": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01213",
   "quote": "(A) the individual submits a $125.00 application fee;"
  },
  "costNotes_1": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01213",
   "quote": "The renewal fee shall be $125.00."
  },
  "costNotes_2": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/009/00675",
   "quote": "there shall be paid to the Commissioner a fee of $96.00 in addition to any other fee required by statute."
  },
  "costNotes_3": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01213",
   "quote": "unless the manufacturer agrees to reduce the cost of installing, leasing, and deinstalling the device by at least 50 percent for persons who furnish proof of receipt of 3SquaresVT, LIHEAP, or Reach Up benefits or like benefits in another state."
  },
  "costNotes_4": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01209a",
   "quote": "The fee for the Alcohol and Driving Education Program shall not exceed $250.00. The fee for the alcohol assessment screening shall not exceed $200.00. [...] the total charge shall not exceed $625.00."
  },
  "costNotes_5": {
   "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01213",
   "quote": "the court may order that the fine of an individual with low-income conditionally be reduced by one-half to defray the costs of the ignition interlock device"
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "Alcohol Detection Systems",
  "ALCOLOCK",
  "Guardian Interlock, LLC",
  "IntoxaLock",
  "LifeSafer of Vermont, Inc.",
  "Low Cost Interlock",
  "Monitech, LLC",
  "RoadGuard by Draeger US Interlock",
  "Simple Interlock, LLC",
  "Smart Start, Inc"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/vermont/"
}