Ignition Interlock in Chester County PA 

An Ignition interlock is a device that is installed into motor vehicles to prohibit individuals under the influence of alcohol from operating the vehicle. Individuals are required to blow into the device before starting the vehicle.  If the device detects alcohol, it will prevent the vehicle from starting.  In addition, at random times during the operation of the vehicle, the driver will be prompted to blow into the device to ensure they are not under the influence. 

Thirty days prior to an individual’s eligibility for driver’s license restoration, PennDOT’s Bureau of Driver Licensing notifies offenders by mailing to them a Restoration Requirement Letter.  This letter includes instructions for the application process, an application for the Ignition Interlock License and the list of ignition interlock service providers. The offender must then complete all obligations and restoration requirements listed in the instructions and complete and immediately return the license application with the required fees to the Bureau of Driver Licensing, even if the individual does not own a vehicle.   

The individual must provide the service provider with the Restoration Requirement Letter, the completed DL 21SC form, proof of vehicle(s) insurance and the vehicle(s) registration.  Individuals should check with their selected service provider for specific instructions. Also, the individual's driving privileges have not yet been restored until the Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver's License has been issued and received by the individual, so transportation should be arranged to the installation appointment.  

The ignition interlock must remain on individual’s vehicle(s) for twelve (12) months from the issue date on the Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver's license.  Individuals issued an Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver's license may only operate a vehicle equipped with an interlock device until they are issued an unrestricted license.  

Need to learn more about Ignition Interlock? A member of the DUI Defense Team of Ciccarelli Law Offices is ready to thoroughly analyze your driving under the influence case and help you to decide the best course of action. 

It may be possible to fight your Chester County DUI charge and win, but you'll never know if you plead guilty without first exploring your options. Ciccarelli Law Offices can review your case to determine whether the Chester County district attorney's case has weaknesses that are open to challenge. Please contact us today for a free consultation.  

If you're like many drivers arrested for Chester County Pennsylvania DUI, you may be tempted to plead guilty just to put the experience behind you. That's completely understandable, but you should know that there may be excellent reasons to fight your case. To learn more about aggressive defenses to DUI charges, please contact the Chester County Pennsylvania DUI attorneys at Ciccarelli Law Offices today for a free consultation.  

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