(a) The Department of Motor Vehicles, upon receipt of the courtâs abstract of conviction for a violation listed in subdivision (j), shall inform the convicted person of the requirements of this section and the term for which the person is required to have a functioning, certified ignition interlock device installed. The records of the department shall reflect the mandatory use of the device for the term required and the time when the device is required to be installed pursuant to this code. (b) The department shall advise the person that installation of a functioning, certified ignition interlock device on a vehicle does not allow the person to drive without a valid driverâs license. (c) A person who is notified by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) shall, within 30 days of notification, complete all of the following: (1) Arrange for each vehicle operated by the person to be fitted with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device by a certified ignition interlock device provider under Section 13386. (2) Notify the department and provide to the department proof of installation by submitting the âVerification of Installationâ form described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (g) of Section 13386. (3) Pay to the department a fee sufficient to cover the costs of administration of this section, including startup costs, as determined by the department. (d) The department shall place a restriction on the driverâs license record of the convicted person that states the driver is restricted to driving only vehicles equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device. (e) (1) A person who is notified by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) shall arrange for each vehicle with an ignition interlock device to be serviced by the installer at least once every 60 days in order for the installer to recalibrate and monitor the operation of the device. (2) The installer shall notify the department if the device is removed or indicates that the person has attempted to remove, bypass, or tamper with the device, or if the person fails three or more times to comply with any requirement for the maintenance or calibration of the ignition interlock device. (f) The department shall monitor the installation and maintenance of the functioning, certified ignition interlock device installed pursuant to subdivision (a). (g) (1) A person who is notified by the department, pursuant to subdivision (a), is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (c) if all of the following circumstances occur: (A) Within 30 days of the notification, the person certifies to the department all of the following: (i) The person does not own a vehicle. (ii) The person does not have access to a vehicle at their residence. (iii) The person no longer has access to the vehicle being driven by the person when the person was arrested for a violation that subsequently resulted in a conviction for a violation listed in subdivision (j). (iv) The person acknowledges that they are only allowed to drive a vehicle that is fitted with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device and that they are required to have a valid driverâs license before they can drive. (v) The person is subject to the requirements of this section when the person purchases or has access to a vehicle. (B) The personâs driverâs license record has been restricted pursuant to subdivision (d). (C) The person complies with this section immediately upon commencing operation of a vehicle subject to the required installation of a functioning, certified ignition interlock device. (2) A person who has been granted an exemption pursuant to this subdivision and who subsequently drives a vehicle in violation of the exemption is subject to the penalties of subdivision (i) in addition to any other applicable penalties in law. (h) This section does not permit a person to drive without a valid driverâs license. (i) A person who is required under subdivision (c) to install a functionin
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