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Ignition interlock in New York

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

Checked Oct 23, 2026Sources
Required after a first conviction
First offense, to drive during the post-conviction suspension
yes, as a condition of probation or conditional discharge
First offense, as a penalty or to get the license back
yes, as a condition of probation or conditional discharge
Repeat offense, as a penalty or to get the license back
yes
IIHS, October 20261

    371 locations in New York 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 New York

    Program run by: NYS DCJS Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (provider qualification); NYS DOH Wadsworth Center (device approval); DMV (license) · agency page

    Law: Leandra's Law: VTL 1198, Penal Law 60.21, CPL 410.91 (cites from memory, unverified); 9 NYCRR Part 358; 10 NYCRR Part 59

    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 New York

    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), 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 New York

    Intoxalock

    Listed as “Intoxalock (Consumer Safety Technology LLC)”
    In New York
    165 service locations listed
    Nationwide
    On 37 of 44 state lists
    12 months, filed fees
    $1,427–$1,552
    App rating
    1.7 from 899 (App Store)
    Fees and deviceCompare with RoadGuard

    From the state's approved list (read it). Use a company on this list, or the install won't count. 12-month figures are lease, install and removal from each company's filed or published fee schedule, not New York prices; see how we add them up.

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    Sources

    1. New York: first offense, post-conviction suspension: yes, as a condition of probation or conditional dischargeiihs.org/research-areas/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-interlock-laws-by-state