New Mexico DWI: Ignition Interlock

Last reviewed: 2026-07-17

Universal interlock — NM requires IID for every DWI conviction (1 year first, escalating), the first state to do so; interlock license is the standard route to drive during revocation.

By offense

• First offense: IID required — NM mandates IID for ALL DWI convictions including first — 1 year minimum. National first-mover on universal interlock (2005).
• Second offense: IID required — IID 2 years.
• Third offense: IID required — IID 3 years.
• Fourth+ offense: IID required

Statute: NMSA 1978, § 66-5-503; Ignition Interlock Licensing Act