How Much Does an Ignition Interlock Cost in Florida?

The Short Answer

Most Florida drivers pay between $70 and $150 for installation and $60 to $90 per month for the device lease, plus calibration visits and a few one-time state fees. Over a typical 6-to-12-month requirement, that works out to roughly $800 to $1,500 all-in - far less than the fines, insurance increases, and lost income that come with a suspended license.

For an exact number based on your situation, try our cost calculator - it shows every line item before you commit.

One-Time Costs

These are the fees you typically pay once, at the start and end of your program:

• Installation / setup fee - covers the technician's time wiring the device into your vehicle and training you to use it
• State processing fees - small administrative fees tied to your FLHSMV record
• Removal fee - charged when the device comes out at the end of your requirement
• Optional device protection - a monthly add-on that covers accidental damage, similar to phone insurance

Recurring Costs

Your ongoing costs are the bi-weekly or monthly lease payment and calibration appointments every 30 days. Calibration is usually quick - 15 to 20 minutes - and some providers include it in the lease price.

Watch for fees that catch people off guard: missed appointment fees, lockout reset fees, and early termination fees if you remove the device before your requirement ends. A transparent provider lists all of these upfront - ours are itemized on the pricing page.

What Affects Your Total

Three factors drive your final cost:

1. How long you're required to have the IID - a first offense with a low BAC may be court-ordered for up to 6 months; repeat or high-BAC offenses run longer (see how long an IID lasts in Florida)
2. Your vehicle - older vehicles or push-to-start systems can take longer to install
3. Your compliance - violations and lockouts add fees and can extend your requirement

Staying violation-free is the single best way to keep the program cheap.

Ways to Pay Less

• Choose bi-weekly billing if cash flow is tight after the DUI - it spreads the same cost into smaller payments
• Ask about hardship pricing - some Florida providers offer reduced rates for qualifying drivers
• Never miss a calibration - a missed visit can trigger a lockout fee and a violation report
• Compare total cost, not the install special - a "$49 installation" ad means little if the monthly rate is inflated

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