South Dakota Ignition Interlock Cost Calculator 2026

South Dakota does not require an ignition interlock after a first DUI conviction, so there is no first-offense device cost to add up. Change the offense level below to price a second or third offense.

Data verified May 2026

South Dakota DUI Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

Some states require a device on every vehicle you drive, which can mean more than one. The rule varies by state, so choose how many vehicles to price.

Your South Dakota DUI estimate will appear here

Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.

  • Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
  • Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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South Dakota DUI FAQ

How much does a DUI cost in South Dakota?

Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in South Dakota typically run $1,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $2,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $12,832 (range $6,038 to $20,241) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.

How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in South Dakota?

A first-offense DUI conviction in South Dakota carries a license suspension of 30 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in South Dakota for a first DUI?

Our South Dakota data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DUI.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in South Dakota?

South Dakota requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.

Can a DUI be expunged in South Dakota?

South Dakota does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.

South Dakota DUI figures this calculator uses

Ignition interlock, first offense
None
Ignition interlock, second offense
12 months
Ignition interlock, third offense
12 months
Required for every offense
No
Typical monthly lease and monitoring (estimate)
$80

Statutory figures were checked against South Dakota law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.

Worked example

With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; number of vehicles you own: 1 vehicle):

South Dakota does not require an ignition interlock device after a first DUI conviction, so there is no device cost to estimate. A second DUI conviction carries a 12-month interlock requirement.

Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.

On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in South Dakota comes to about $12,832, the 44th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.

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