{
 "slug": "washington",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Washington State Department of Licensing",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "Under RCW 46.20.720(1)(d), after any mandatory suspension/revocation period the Department of Licensing shall require a person convicted of DUI (RCW 46.61.502) or physical control (RCW 46.61.504) to drive only a vehicle with a functioning ignition interlock; RCW 46.20.720(3)(c)(i) sets the first-time period at not less than one year. DOL states the IID is required for any alcohol- or drug-related DUI or physical control conviction. An interlock is also required to hold an Ignition Interlock Driver License during the suspension (RCW 46.20.385) and for deferred prosecution (RCW 46.20.720(1)(c)). Removal requires 180 consecutive violation-free days certified by the vendor (RCW 46.20.720(4)).",
 "sr22Note": "SR-22 (or a $60,000 certificate of deposit or liability bond). RCW 46.20.311(2)(c) bars issuance of a new license after a DUI revocation until the person gives and maintains proof of financial responsibility under chapter 46.29 RCW, and RCW 46.20.385(2) requires it for an Ignition Interlock Driver License. DOL states proof is required, in most cases, for 3 years from the date the person is eligible to reinstate; RCW 46.29.600(1)(a) allows cancellation after three years without a qualifying conviction.",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/types-driver-license-suspensions/dui-driving-under-influence",
   "quote": "DUI (Driving Under the Influence) | Washington State Department of Licensing"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "RCW 46.20.720 Ignition interlock device restriction — For whom — Duration — Removal requirements — Credit — Employer exemption — Fee."
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "(1) Ignition interlock restriction. The department shall require that a person may drive only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device:"
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/ignition-interlock-device-iid",
   "quote": "Find IID manufacturers with approved devices by visiting the Washington State Patrol's website."
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "The department shall require that a person may drive only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device: [...] (i) Due to a conviction of a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 or an equivalent local or out-of-state statute or ordinance; or"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/ignition-interlock-device-iid",
   "quote": "You'll be required to install an IID if you've had: A conviction for an alcohol or drug-related DUI or Physical Control of a motor vehicle."
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote_removal": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "(a) That there have been none of the following incidents in the 180 consecutive days prior to the date of release:"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "(i) For a person who has not previously been restricted under this subsection, a period of one year;"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "(ii) For a person who has previously been restricted under (c)(i) of this subsection, a period of five years; (iii) For a person who has previously been restricted under (c)(ii) of this subsection, a period of 10 years."
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.311",
   "quote": "and until the person gives and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future"
  },
  "sr22Required_iil": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.385",
   "quote": "is eligible to receive a license only if the applicant files satisfactory proof of financial responsibility under chapter 46.29 RCW."
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/types-driver-license-suspensions/financial-responsibility-sr-22",
   "quote": "How long do I have to provide proof of financial responsibility? In most cases, 3 years from the date you're eligible to reinstate your license."
  },
  "sr22Years_rcw": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.29&full=true",
   "quote": "(a) At any time after three years from the date such proof was required when, during the three-year period preceding the request, the department has not received record of a conviction"
  },
  "sr22Note": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/types-driver-license-suspensions/financial-responsibility-sr-22",
   "quote": "SR-22 Insurance written for Washington State by an approved insurance company . [...] Certificate of deposit for at least $60,000, issued by us (DOL). [...] Liability bond for at least $60,000."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.311",
   "quote": "if the revocation is the result of a violation of RCW 46.20.308 , 46.61.502 , or 46.61.504 , the reissue fee shall be $170."
  },
  "reinstatementFee_dol": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-licensing-fees",
   "quote": "Get license reissued after suspension or revocation: Alcohol See Types of suspensions (Additional fees may apply) $170"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://wsp.wa.gov/interlock",
   "quote": "1A Smart Start, LLC smartstartinc.com Phone: 1-866-458-6414 Roadguard-Interlock roadguardinterlock.com Phone: 1-800-332-6858 Intoxalock intoxalock.com Phone: 1-866-501-3649 LifeSafer lifesafer.com Phone: 1-800-698-8046 Simple Interlock LLC simpleiid.com"
  },
  "costNotes_1": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-licensing-fees",
   "quote": "Apply for Ignition Interlock driver license (IIL) See Ignition Interlock driver license Also called Restricted driver license application (Occupational Restricted license - ORL, or Ignition Interlock license - IIL) $100"
  },
  "costNotes_2": {
   "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720",
   "quote": "the person shall pay an additional fee of $21 per month. Payments must be made directly to the ignition interlock company. [...] The department may waive the monthly fee if the person is indigent under RCW 10.101.010 ."
  },
  "costNotes_3": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/types-driver-license-suspensions/restricted-driver-licenses/ignition-interlock-driver-license-iil",
   "quote": "If you're approved, we'll reimburse your provider $80 * per month for each service:"
  },
  "costNotes_4": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-licensing-fees",
   "quote": "Request a DUI hearing See How to request a hearing $375"
  },
  "costNotes_5": {
   "url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-licensing-fees",
   "quote": "Get probationary driver license after a DUI conviction or deferred prosecution (Additional fees may apply) $50"
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "1A Smart Start, LLC",
  "Roadguard-Interlock",
  "Intoxalock",
  "LifeSafer",
  "Simple Interlock LLC"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/washington/"
}