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Alabama (AL) - State Requirements for Ignition Interlock Devices

The Alabama Ignition Interlock Program

The legal blood alcohol content, or BAC, in Alabama is .08 for motorists, and .04 for commercial driver's license holders. For offenders under 21, the limit is .02 percent BAC. An offender may be required to install an IID to regain driving privileges. Intoxalock is not an authorized provider for this program, but we offer high-quality voluntary-use IID installations.

Alabama has strict laws against driving under the influence, or DUI. They include financial penalties, fines, and license suspension. This guide will cover the penalties for DUI in Alabama and provides information about ignition interlock devices (IIDs), including voluntary options from Intoxalock.

What Happens if I Get a DUI in Alabama?

Penalties for a DUI in Alabama may increase if the offender has a particularly high BAC, if injury or death is caused, or if there is a minor present in the vehicle.

First DUI Offense

  • Jail sentence of up to one year maximum and/or fines from $600 to $2,100
  • License suspended for 90 days
  • Completion of a DUI or substance abuse court referral program
  • Offender may need to install an IID to regain driving privileges

Second DUI Offense (Within 10 Years of First Offense)

  • Jail sentence of up to one year maximum, five days minimum
  • 30 days community service can be served in lieu of five days in jail
  • Fines $1,100 to $5,100
  • License revoked for one year
  • Completion of a DUI or substance abuse court referral program
  • Installation of an IID to regain driving privileges 

Third DUI Offense (Within 10 Years of Previous Offense)

  • Minimum of 60 days in jail, up to one year maximum
  • Fines of $2,100 to $10,100
  • License revoked for three years
  • Completion of a DUI or substance abuse court referral program
  • Installation of an IID to regain driving privileges

What Happens if I Fail to Complete or Refuse to Submit to a DUI Test in Alabama?

Refusing to take a test can still be convicted of a DUI and face the consequences listed above. Drivers who refuse to submit to a test can also face immediate consequences including a 90-day license suspension. This can increase to one year of license suspension if it is their second refusal in a 10 year period.

How Do I Regain Driving Privileges in Alabama?

Alabama allows some offenders to regain driving privileges if they install an ignition interlock device. To get back on the road, offenders should:

  • Pay any necessary fines and fees
  • Obtain the required insurance coverage
  • Install an ignition interlock device from an approved provider
  • Serve out the required suspension period if necessary
  • Complete any mandatory evaluations, treatment, or assessments
  • Provide proof of IID installation to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency