Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 9 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Certification and Use of Ignition Interlock Systems
Section 280-RICR-30-15-9.10 - Removal of Ignition Interlock Restriction
Current through March 20, 2024
A. Upon completion of the interlock period set by the court or traffic tribunal, the operator may apply to the DMV for removal of the restriction. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-49-3(b), the DMV will review the operator's record of compliance with the IID through reports submitted by the Service Provider. To have the Ignition Interlock Restriction removed, the record must demonstrate that the operator has fulfilled the specific requirements for the IID set forth by the sentencing judge or magistrate.
B. IID shall not be removed from the vehicle until DMV contacts the Service Provider to authorize removal.
C. Upon removing IID, Service Provider must restore the affected mechanical and electrical systems to their original configurations or, if this is not possible, minimally to working order when an IID is removed. All severed wires must be permanently and safely reconnected and insulated.
