The Interlock Expands: DUI Consequences Are Getting Longer

Ignition interlock devices have moved from limited use to standard requirement in many DUI cases—including first-time convictions. This episode lays out how the systems work, where laws have expanded, what compliance actually costs, and how violations are tracked and enforced. From red-stripe licenses to extended monitoring periods, the structure is shifting toward continuous oversight rather than short-term penalties. No speculation, no commentary—just the framework as it exists now and how it’s being applied across states.