You should contact us immediately to make sure that your rights are preserved. You must take action within 30 days of your arrest to avoid the revocation of your drivers license. You should retain any documentation that you have been provided by the arresting officer and bring it with you when you meet with us.

Not necessarily - you have several options to retain your license. The Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) allows you to keep your license with certain restrictions. You must apply for the program within 30 days of your arrest. You can also contest your license revocation in court. See our page on 

Yes. You can still be charged with DUI-Drugs even if the drug in question was prescribed legally. Under Oklahoma Law, there is no distinction between a DUI for illegal drugs and prescription drugs. The only question is whether that drug impaired your ability to drive safely. We can, however, use the fact that you are prescribed a drug to argue that you were not impaired.

There is no criminal penalty for refusing to submit to a warrantless BAC test, but your refusal may be used as evidence against you in a trial. Additionally, you may be subject to enhanced administrative penalties such as a longer revocation of your drivers license or a longer period where you have to have an interlock device in your car. For more information, see our article on 

Maybe. If your driver license was seized and it was valid and unexpired at the time, the officer will indicate on your copy of the affidavit that the affidavit will serve as a temporary driver license for a period of thirty (30) days. This temporary license authorizes you to drive for thirty (30) calendar days from the date the officer serves you with the affidavit, provided you are not suspended or revoked for some other reason. See our page on 

Miranda generally only applies if you’re either in a custodial interrogation or under arrest and you’re being asked questions that are likely to illicit and incriminating response. Most of the time, it does not apply in DUI stops where officers are allowed to ask preliminary questions such as where are you going? Where are you coming from? Have you had anything to drink do you feel intoxicated? Do you feel the effects of the alcohol?

I have been arrested for a DUI. What do I do now?

Not necessarily - you have several options to retain your license. The Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) allows you to keep your license with certain restrictions. You must apply for the program within 30 days of your arrest. You can also contest your license revocation in court. See our page on Driver's Licenses for more information.

Will I lose my license?

Can I get a DUI for one of my prescriptions?

There is no criminal penalty for refusing to submit to a warrantless BAC test, but your refusal may be used as evidence against you in a trial. Additionally, you may be subject to enhanced administrative penalties such as a longer revocation of your drivers license or a longer period where you have to have an interlock device in your car. For more information, see our article on refusing a breathalyzer.

What happens if I refuse a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) Test?

Maybe. If your driver license was seized and it was valid and unexpired at the time, the officer will indicate on your copy of the affidavit that the affidavit will serve as a temporary driver license for a period of thirty (30) days. This temporary license authorizes you to drive for thirty (30) calendar days from the date the officer serves you with the affidavit, provided you are not suspended or revoked for some other reason. See our page on Driver's Licenses for more information.

The officer seized my drivers license. Can I still continue to drive?

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In Oklahoma, most people are required to get an IID as a result of the Impaired Driving Accountability Program (IDAP). When your license is suspended as a result of a DUI, you’re required to enroll in IDAP. You might also choose voluntary ignition interlock device installation on your own car or someone else’s, for example, if you don’t want your teenager to drive drunk. 

Regardless of why you need an IID, you can only have them installed at certified service centers in the state of Oklahoma. You’ll also have the device maintained and removed at these centers. You can find one near you through a Google search or by using this map created by the Oklahoma Board of Tests. You can also start with their list of approved manufacturers. Call the number for each device to learn more and find an installer near you.

How Do I Get an Ignition Interlock Device?

Ignition interlock device installation can take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on how complex the process is for your specific vehicle. The time also includes calibration and the training that you’ll receive.

How Long Does It Take to Install an IID?

No, IID installation and removal won’t damage your vehicle if it’s done properly. The key is to make sure you use a certified service center. Don’t try to install or remove an IID yourself, especially if you haven’t completed your IDAP requirements.

Will It Damage My Car?

Ignition interlock devices use about as much battery as the clock in your car, so they shouldn’t drain it. Some devices also come with a “sleep mode” you can activate when the car is off so that it doesn’t use your battery. 

Will an IID Drain My Battery?

No one without a license from the state of Oklahoma can remove, disconnect, or wire around an IID, including mechanics. Even if they don’t need to touch the device, there’s still a chance they could accidentally tamper with it. 

If you need to bring your car to a mechanic, have them call the service center that installed your IID for instructions on how to temporarily disable the device. If the repair does trigger a violation, your mechanic can fill out a form to keep you from getting in trouble.

What If I Need to Have My Car Serviced?

Yes. There are a few reasons you might not be happy with your ignition interlock device installation, like a faulty device or poor customer service. You can switch providers, but first contact the Board of Tests to let them know. Then you’ll need to have your current device removed and the new one installed before you can drive again.

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