Interdicted Driver

People convicted of DUI, especially in cases of extreme DUI, may be subject to interdiction.
The interdiction period (how long the alcohol‑purchase prohibition lasts) will depend on the court's determination and the statute’s provisions.
The law imposes a mandatory interdicted status in some cases (e.g., extreme DUI.)
Retailers and alcohol vendors are affected because they must check IDs and refuse sales to interdicted persons.

Effective January 1, 2026, HB 437 gives courts the authority to designate certain individuals convicted of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) as “interdicted persons.” Once designated, those individuals are restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages for a specified period. It also requires special identification and labels for interdicted persons to be placed on the driver license (DL) or identification card (IDC).

Designation as an interdicted person: A court may (and in some cases must) designate a person convicted of DUI as an interdicted person. Extreme DUI convictions must be designated as interdicted.

Alcohol purchase prohibited: Once designated, the interdicted person is prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages during the interdiction period.

Surrender/Reissue of driver license or identification card: The individual must surrender their current driver license or IDC to the court, and may apply for a special interdicted license or identification card (IDC).

Indicator on driver license or identification card: The interdicted DL/IDC will carry a red banner denoting "NO ALCOHOL SALE" to alert alcohol vendors that the person is interdicted.

Voluntary participation: A person may voluntarily apply for an interdicted DL/IDC. The interdicted DL/IDC will need to be maintained for 30 days before reapplying for a non-interdicted DL/IDC.

Once the interdiction period ends, you will need to apply for a duplicate DL/IDC.

What exactly is an “interdicted person”?
An interdicted person is someone convicted of DUI who has been legally designated by a court and is subject to restrictions, including prohibition from purchasing alcoholic beverages, for a period. A person may also voluntarily become an interdicted person by applying for an interdicted DL/IDC.

How long is the interdiction period?
The statute gives courts discretion; the length depends on the severity of the offense and court findings. For a voluntary interdicted person, a minimum of 30 days.

Note: For questions about the length of the interdiction period, contact the court.

What does the interdicted DL/IDC look like?
The interdicted driver license or identification card will have a red banner at the top stating “NO ALCOHOL SALE.” (Temporary Documents will have a black and white banner.)

Does this apply to all DUI convictions?
Not necessarily. The law especially mandates designation in cases of extreme DUI; courts have discretion in other DUI convictions.

What does a driver do after the interdicted period has ended?
They would need to apply for a duplicate license or identification card.

Definition of Extreme DUI: Utah Code §41-6a-501(1)(f)

A blood or breath alcohol level of .16 or higher.
A blood or breath alcohol level of .05 or higher, in addition to any measurable controlled substance.
A combination of two or more controlled substances in the individual’s body that were not:
- Recommended in accordance with Title 26B, Chapter 4, Part 2, Cannabinoid Research and Medical Cannabis, or prescribed.