California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 2.55 - California Ignition Interlock Device Program
Section 128.01 - Exemption from Ignition Interlock Device Requirements

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 128.01

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) To apply for an exemption from the ignition interlock device requirements under Vehicle Code section 23575.3, the person shall submit an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Exemption Request, form DL 4062 (New 1/2019), which is hereby incorporated by reference, except as specified in subsection (a)(3). A person may apply for an exemption from the requirements specified in Section 128.00 of this Article if one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) The person does not own or have access to a vehicle.

(2) The person is an out-of-state resident and owns a vehicle that is not driven in California.
(A) To request an exemption from the ignition interlock device requirements under subsection (a)(2), the person shall include at least one acceptable out-of-state residency document when submitting the form DL 4062. An acceptable out-of-state residency document is:
1. Receipts for payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education or school records.

2. Home utility bill including cellular phone bill.

3. Documents issued by a licensing authority indicating a current application for a driver license in the state of residence.

4. Official voter registration documents.

5. Official document issued by a governmental agency that can be used by the department to prove residency.

6. Rental or lease agreement with the signature of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident.

7. Deed or title to residential real property.

8. Mortgage bill.

9. Filing of homeowner's property tax exemption or homestead exemption certificate.

10. Medical document.

11. Employment document.

12. Insurance document, including medical, dental, vision, life, home, rental, and vehicle.

13. Change of Address Confirmation by the United States Postal Service.

14. Property tax bill or statement.

15. Faith based document that includes the name and address of the issuing organization.

16. Tax return documents.

17. Record of financial institution.

18. Court documents that list the applicant as a resident outside of California.

(3) A medical condition prohibits the person from breathing with sufficient strength to activate an ignition interlock device.
(A) To request a medical exemption from the ignition interlock device requirements under Vehicle Code section 23575.3, the person shall mail one or more of the following to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mandatory Actions Unit:
1. An original completed Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Medical Exemption Request, form DL 4063 (New 1/2019), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

2. An original document from the person's medical provider indicating that the person cannot breathe with sufficient strength to activate an ignition interlock device, which must also include the medical provider's license or certificate number and signature.

1. New section filed 5-21-2019; operative 5-21-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651, 23575 and 23575.3, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 23573 and 23575.3, Vehicle Code.

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