Nebraska Ignition Interlock — Requirements & Costs

An ignition interlock device (IID) is a breathalyzer wired into your vehicle's ignition system. It prevents the engine from starting if it detects alcohol on your breath above a preset threshold §60-6,197.03. In Nebraska, IID requirements are a central part of DUI consequences.

required for first offense — the revocation order requires an ignition interlock permit for the revocation period (including the 60-day revocation imposed with probation or sentence suspension).

duration of revocation period for first offense (6 months standard; 60 days if placed on probation or sentence suspended; 1 year if BAC ≥ 0.15); at least 1 year for standard second offense after 45-day no-driving period; for third and later offenses on probation, the court may order interlock after a 45-day no-driving period.

Common violations that can extend the IID period or trigger additional consequences:

• Failed startup tests (BAC above threshold)
• Failed rolling retests
• Missed calibration appointments
• Tampering with or attempting to circumvent the device
• Operating a vehicle without an IID when one is required

IID costs are borne by the offender and include:

• Installation fee
• Monthly monitoring/rental fee
• Removal fee
• Calibration fees (may be included in monthly rental or charged separately)

While the IID is a restriction, it is also the mechanism that allows many offenders to resume driving sooner than they would under a full suspension. In Nebraska, Ignition Interlock Permit (IIP) or 24/7 sobriety program permit available if no ALR hearing is requested (an IIP application waives the hearing; petitioning for a hearing bars a permit unless ordered by the court at sentencing) — offender must apply and install IID; 45 additional no-drive days apply with a prior ALR, 90 after a refusal. Complying fully with IID requirements — no violations, on-time calibration — is the fastest path to full reinstatement.