Driving while impaired is never a good idea, especially if you’re not sober. That’s why many states have installed ignition interlock devices in vehicles that are subject to license suspensions or impoundment for DWI or DUI. These devices require drivers to blow into a Breathalyzer before starting their engine, and if the reading is above a certain limit, the car will not start. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these devices work and whether they can protect you from getting behind the wheel after drinking.
What is an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a car safety feature that requires drivers to provide a breath sample before starting the engine. If the breath sample shows levels of alcohol higher than a preset limit, the engine will not start. IIDs are commonly installed on cars owned by people who have had their license suspended or revoked for driving under the influence (DUI).
What are the benefits of driving with an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a type of Breathalyzer that can detect whether a person has been drinking and is therefore unfit to operate a motor vehicle. IIDs are effective in preventing drunk driving and save lives. Some of the benefits of driving with an IID include:
deterrence of drunk driving – by making it difficult or impossible for someone to drive if they have had alcohol recently, this reduces the chances that they will get behind the wheel after drinking and start driving
– by making it difficult or impossible for someone to drive if they have had alcohol recently, this reduces the chances that they will get behind the wheel after drinking and start driving enforcement – if someone drives while intoxicated, their license will be suspended or revoked, meaning they will not be able to legally drive any motor vehicle
– if someone drives while intoxicated, their license will be suspended or revoked, meaning they will not be able to legally drive any motor vehicle accuracy – an IID is very accurate in detecting whether someone has had alcohol recently, so drivers who refuse to take an IID test will often end up getting convicted anyway
There are some disadvantages associated with having an IID installed in a car. These include:
How does an ignition interlock device work?
An ignition interlock device, or IID, is a device that is installed in a vehicle and requires the driver to blow into it before starting the vehicle. The IID monitors the alcohol level in the driver’s breath and if it exceeds a certain level, the engine will not start. This helps reduce driving under the influence and also saves lives by preventing drivers from getting behind the wheel if they have been drinking.
There are two types of IIDs: fixed installation and portable installation. A fixed installation IID is permanently installed in the vehicle and requires the driver to blow into it before starting the engine. A portable installation IID can be installed either permanently or temporarily in the vehicle and requires the driver to blow into it only when he or she first gets on board. Portable installations are more popular because they allow drivers to continue driving while they are being monitored for their alcohol level.
The IID systems are very accurate and can detect whether a person has had even very small amounts of alcohol recently. The system will not allow a driver to start his or her engine if there is any chance that he or she has been drinking recently. There are many different types of IIDs available, so there is sure to be one that fits
Who can install an ignition interlock device on my vehicle?
In most states, anyone who has been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have their car equipped with an ignition interlock device. This means that the driver must pass a breath test in order to start the car. If they fail, the vehicle won’t start.
If you’re not a DWI offender and you want your car equipped with an ignition interlock device, you’ll need to ask your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) how to do it. In most cases, you’ll need to submit an application and pay a fee. You can also contact your state’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board for more information about installing an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.
What should I do if I receive a notice from my insurer that my car requires an ignition interlock device?
If you are receiving a notice from your insurer that your car requires an ignition interlock device, there are a few things that you can do:
– Request a copy of the notice.
– Request a hearing.
– Request an exemption.
– Request modifications to the terms of the interlock restrictions.
What are the penalties for driving without an ignition interlock device?
If a person driving in your car without an ignition interlock device is arrested for DUI, they will be required to undergo a chemical test. If the person is convicted of DUI, their driver’s license will be suspended or revoked. If the person has two or more prior convictions for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, their driver’s license will be suspended or revoked for life.
Conclusion
If you are the driver of an ignition interlock equipped car, then other people can’t drive your car unless they have a valid driver’s license and a signed release from you. If someone else wants to operate your vehicle without both of these things, they will need to contact Ignition Interlock Services (IIS) and arrange for one of their drivers to come and operate your car. This is important to keep in mind because it allows IIS to track the use of their products and make sure that everyone who needs to use an ignition interlock equipped car is doing so properly.