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Ignition interlock in Montana

Montana's full guide is still being checked against the statute and the state agency. Below is the IIHS rule for Montana, the agency that runs the program and the companies it approves, each linked to its source.

Checked Oct 23, 2026Sources
Neither, by the IIHS definition
First offense, to drive during the post-conviction suspension
no
First offense, as a penalty or to get the license back
no
Repeat offense, as a penalty or to get the license back
no
IIHS, October 20261

    42 locations in Montana from the companies' own locators. Distances are straight-line; call to confirm the location services your device.

    Each dot is a service location listed by an interlock company. Orange rings mark your search.Company locators, Oct 2026

    Who has to install one in Montana

    Program run by: Montana DOJ Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)

    Law: MCA 61-8-1025 (rules for device approval/installation/removal; formerly 61-8-441); ARM 23.3.955 (MVD Administrator certifies each device before install) ยท read it

    For the rule that applies to you, read your court order or the letter from the DMV.

    A judge can order an interlock in other cases too. Your court order or DMV letter is what binds you.

    Where each company can install in Montana

    You'll go back to the same company's locations for service for the whole order, so check that one is close to where you live and work before you book.

    Locations as each company lists them on its own locator (Smart Start, Intoxalock, LifeSafer, RoadGuard), pulled Oct 2026. Some shops serve more than one company. Alcohol Detection Systems doesn't publish a locator we could read.

    Interlock companies approved in Montana

    We couldn't read a current approved list for Montana yet. The state agency linked in the sources has it.

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    Sources

    1. Montana: first offense, post-conviction suspension: noiihs.org/research-areas/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-interlock-laws-by-state