FAQs
Administrative license suspension (ALS). Civil suspension brought on by failing the blood, breath, or urine test.
The first offence is 90 days, the first 30 days are a mandatory suspension. The next 60 days are available for a restricted driving permit. The second offence within 5 years is a one-year suspension with no restricted permit allowed.
All suspensions have their own reinstatement fees.
Through the DMV online portal, mail in the check, or call us at 208-584-4343.
At any time, but it needs to be paid before you get a restricted driving permit Your license will be suspended until it is paid, even if the suspension is over.
The instructions are explained on the back of the notice of suspension that law enforcement gave you. Driver must submit a written request for the hearing. The request should include no less than: Name, License Number, Daytime phone number. Request can be EMAILED to: ALSPublic@itd.idaho.gov or MAILED to: Idaho Transportation Department, Attn: Driver Services, PO Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707-1129.
The interlock device is required by law if you get an ALS. The court can waive an ALS interlock if the court will specify and notify ITD.
You have 7 days to request a hearing with the court.
All ALS suspensions require interlocks unless waived by the court.
Ignition Interlock Providers
| Provider Name | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Intoxalock | (833) 210-8429 | intoxalock.com |
| Smart Start, Inc. | (800) 831-3299 | smartstartinc.com |
| Low Cost Interlock, Inc. | (844) 218-5396 | lowcostinterlock.com |
| B.E.S.T. Labs, Inc | (208) 699-3949 | interlockofidaho.com |
| RoadGuard Interlock | (208) 867-1337 | roadguardinterlock.com |
| Alcohol Detection Systems | (833) 386-1329 | adsinterlock.com |
| Lifesafer Interlock, Inc. | (888) 263-1884 | lifesafer.com |
| Guardian Interlock System | (800) 499-0994 | guardianinterlock.com |
Call the Idaho DMV at 208-584-4343.
Yes, but ITD cannot guarantee out of state law enforcement will accept permit.
From law enforcement or the court.
You must order a Driver License Record or look at your court record for the DUI.
You must work with the interlock provider to have the device removed.
Because the law was broken in Idaho.
They are not the same thing. The same incident results in 2 fees because one case is civil, the other case is criminal.
Apply to the clerk of the court with your court case number.
Either you did not request a hearing within 7 business days of your notice of suspension, or the hearing was sustained.
The reinstatement fees are outstanding and/or we do not have a SR22 insurance certificate on file.
Various suspensions require an SR22 for a length of time. (Idaho Code 49-1208)
The ALS suspension requires the interlock and reinstatement fee.
Contact the Idaho court.