IGNITION INTERLOCK FOR REVOKED LICENSE

SB 250 requires individuals convicted of driving with a revoked license in New Mexico to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle and obtain an ignition interlock license within 10 days of conviction. The license is valid for either four or eight years, depending on the offense, and allows the person to drive only with the IID installed. The bill also specifies that the IID can be removed without a court order and amends penalties to require this device as a mandatory condition for offenders convicted under this section. This directly affects drivers who operate vehicles while their licenses are revoked, adding a specific safety measure to their sentence.