Financial Assistance
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The Department of Revenue administers an account established to provide financial assistance for first offenders who cannot afford the Interlock. If you qualify for assistance and funds are available, the Department may pay up to $400 of your total Ignition Interlock expenses.
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Eligibility is determined at the time of your Interlock installation and following criteria apply:
- You are a new Ignition Interlock applicant installing after May 25, 2010
- You are Lawfully Present in U.S. and a Colorado resident
- You were an adult driver (21 years of age) at the time of the violation
- The alcohol violation occurred on or after January 1, 2009
- You are a first time offender
- Your Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) on the State of Colorado tax file falls within 300% of the current year Poverty Guidelines established by Health and Human Services. For 2012, the Poverty Guideline for a Single filer is $11,170 and $15,130 for a Joint filer.
If you are approved for Financial Assistance by the Online Interlock System, the vendor will reduce your out of pocket installation cost by $50. After that point, you will receive a pro-rated amount of financial assistance on your future interlock lease charges for each calendar month that ends with you having a valid Colorado Restricted (Interlock) License. Total assistance cannot exceed $400. Any subsequent suspension or revocation of your driving privileges will terminate financial assistance.
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