About Ignition Interlock Compare
We’re an independent comparison site for drivers who have been ordered to install an ignition interlock device. Our job is simple: tell you what your state actually requires, what it will really cost, and who you can call today — without a lecture.
Why this site exists
After a DUI or DWI, most people get a court order with a deadline and almost no explanation. Provider websites quote a low monthly price and leave out install, calibration, and removal fees. State agency pages are written for lawyers. Meanwhile you have 30 days, a job to keep, and no idea who to call first.
We built this site to close that gap: one page per state with the requirement, the real total cost, the approved providers, and a phone number that connects you to someone who can book an installation.
What we do — and don’t do
| We do | Compare interlock providers, publish state requirements with official sources, estimate true total cost, and connect you to providers and SR-22 insurance quotes. |
| We don’t | Manufacture, install, service, or remove devices. We are not a provider and we don’t set prices. |
| We’re not | A law firm, an insurance agency, or a government agency. Nothing here is legal advice. |
| Independence | No provider pays for a higher ranking or a better review. See our editorial policy. |
How we make money
The site is free to use. We’re paid two ways: providers pay us when a reader calls one of our tracked numbers, and insurance partners pay us for SR-22 quote requests. That compensation never changes what we write. Prices, requirements, and rankings are researched independently, and we publish providers we earn nothing from when they’re the right answer for a state.
How we research a state
- Pull the requirement from the state’s own DMV, DPS, or licensing agency page.
- Trace it back to the governing statute or administrative rule and cite it.
- Cross-check the state’s official list of certified/approved device providers.
- Collect real pricing ranges from provider quotes, then flag anything we couldn’t confirm with ⚠.
- Re-verify each state page on a quarterly schedule and update the “Updated” date only when we actually recheck it.
Where the law is genuinely discretionary — a judge’s call, a county-by-county practice — we say so instead of guessing. You’ll see the ⚠ symbol throughout the site next to any figure we haven’t been able to confirm against an official source.
Found something wrong?
Requirements change and fees move. If a figure on this site is out of date or a provider is no longer approved in your state, tell us and we’ll fix it — include a link to the official source if you have one. Contact us here.