Alcohol Interlock Program (MAIP) exemptions

An alcohol interlock exemption may exempt you from some or all aspects of the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program and may result in you:

• being allowed to drive a work vehicle with no interlock installed
• not having to have an interlock installed in your vehicle
• being exempt from other aspects of the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program.

You may apply for an exemption from some or all aspects of the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program if:

• you have a medical condition that makes you unable to operate an alcohol interlock
• you reside or frequently visit King Island or the Furneaux group (which makes it unfeasible to install an alcohol interlock to your vehicle)
• You or a member of your family will be caused severe hardship if you participate in the program
• You have an interlock installed in a personal vehicle but also need to drive a vehicle to or from work or for the purposes of work.*

* If you only intend on driving a work vehicle (i.e. you have not nominated another vehicle or been granted an exemption based on other grounds) you will not be eligible for a work exemption and will be required to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to your work vehicle as a condition of re-licensing.

You can apply for an exemption for more than one reason.

To apply for an alcohol interlock exemption, you must:

1. Fill in the Alcohol interlock exemption request form relevant to the type of exemption you are applying for, specifically for a:

• Hardship Exemption (DOCX 146.7 KB) - (PDF 328.4 KB) or
• Other Exemption (DOCX 75.0 KB) (PDF 228.7 KB)

2. Collect and attach the supporting documentation for your exemption request as outlined on the application form.
3. Send your exemption request, application fee and supporting documentation to:
   Registrar of Motor vehicles, GPO Box 1002, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001 or take it to a Service Tasmania.