Alcohol ignition interlocks
Financial assistance for the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
On this page:
- Eligibility for financial assistance
- Income and asset limits for your circumstance
- How to apply for financial assistance
You may be able to apply for financial assistance to help with the cost of participating in the interlock program.
If your application is approved your interlock provider receives the money to help pay for the cost of:
- fitting an interlock
- interlock rental and scheduled servicing
- removing the interlock.
Eligibility for financial assistance
You may be able to apply if you:
- hold a valid Queensland driver licence with an interlock condition or you have a pending licence application
- are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have an annual income and bank balance (liquid assets) under the maximum allowable limits, that apply to your circumstances (refer to the Income and assets limit table)
- have not received financial assistance for the interlock program in the last 5 years.
Income and asset limits for your circumstance
- Single (single or separated)—not in workforce
- Single (single or separated)—in workforce
- Couple (married or de facto)—neither in workforce
- Couple (married or de facto)—either/both in workforce
If you have a partner, their income and bank balance will also be assessed.
If you are a dependent child, your parent(s)/guardian(s)’ income and liquid assets will be assessed.
| Circumstances | Maximum annual income | Maximum liquid assets |
|---|---|---|
| Single (single or separated)—not in workforce | $27,394.20 | $3,000 |
| 1 dependent child | $36,276.84 | $3,000 |
| 2 dependent children | $44,741.40 | $3,000 |
| 3 dependent children | $53,205.96 | $3,000 |
| 4+ dependent children | $61,671.04 | $3,000 |
| Single (single or separated)—in workforce | $33,318.04 | $3,000 |
| 1 dependent child | $42,205.88 | $3,000 |
| 2 dependent children | $50,664.72 | $3,000 |
| 3 dependent children | $59,129.80 | $3,000 |
| 4+ dependent children | $67,594.36 | $3,000 |
| Couple (married or de facto)—neither in workforce | $37,971.00 | $5,000 |
| 1 dependent child | $46,435.56 | $5,000 |
| 2 dependent children | $54,900.12 | $5,000 |
| 3 dependent children | $63,365.20 | $5,000 |
| 4+ dependent children | $71,829.76 | $5,000 |
| Couple (married or de facto)—either/both in workforce | $43,894.32 | $5,000 |
| 1 dependent child | $52,358.88 | $5,000 |
| 2 dependent children | $60,823.96 | $5,000 |
| 3 dependent children | $69,288.52 | $5,000 |
| 4+ dependent children | $77,753.08 | $5,000 |
These table thresholds are subject to change and are current as at 30 June 2023. These figures are derived from the Henderson Poverty Line, which is updated quarterly.
How to apply for financial assistance
You can apply for financial assistance up to 6 weeks before your drink driving disqualification period ends or once your interlock program starts.
You can complete your application for financial assistance online.
Apply by email
Complete the alcohol ignition interlock financial assistance application (form F4899). The form will tell you what supporting documents you need to provide for your situation.
Email your completed application and copies of your supporting documentation to AIIP.IPU@tmr.qld.gov.au
Apply in person
You need to complete the alcohol ignition interlock financial assistance application (form F4899) and take your supporting documentation to your nearest transport and motoring customer service centre.
Apply by mail
Complete the alcohol ignition interlock financial assistance application (form F4899). The form will tell you what supporting documents you need to provide for your situation.
Send your application and supporting documentation to:
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Interlock Processing Unit
GPO Box 5232
Brisbane QLD 4001
In this guide:
- Participating in the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
- Getting an interlock
- Approved interlock providers
- Financial assistance for the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
- Exemptions in the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program