First offense election interlock — Delaware Permit Test

First offense election interlock on the Delaware permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

In Delaware, a person who enters a First Offender Election (FOE) instead of standing trial may seek an ignition interlock device (IID) license, and FOE offenders with a DUI on or after February 2, 2015 are immediately eligible to apply.

A first offender who can drive to work with an interlock keeps their job while the device keeps them sober at the wheel.

All FOE’s offenders with a DUI violation date on or after February 2, 2015, are immediately eligible to apply for the IID license under the following terms:

Delaware Driver Manual, p.56

A Delaware driver who elects the FOE program with an IID license must remain on the IID for four months from the date the IID license was issued.

A few months of the device blowing clean shows the driver can stay sober before the limits come off.

Any person who elects the FOE program with the IID license, must remain on the IID for four months from the date the IID license was issued.

Delaware Driver Manual, p.56

On the test

In Delaware, when may a First Offender Election (FOE) participant apply for an IID license?

Immediately upon entry. A first offender who can drive to work with an interlock keeps their job while the device keeps them sober at the wheel. Delaware Driver Manual, p.56: “All FOE’s offenders with a DUI violation date on or after February 2, 2015, are immediately eligible to apply for the IID license under the following terms:”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Delaware Driver Manual, published by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-05.