Archive for December, 2009
Getting a Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock License
The State of Pennsylvania requires all offenders convicted of a second or subsequent driving under the influence charge to have an ignition interlock device installed on all vehicles they own, lease, or operate for a full year before they are eligible for an unrestricted driver license. Pennsylvania does not grant an ignition interlock license [...]
Toyota Produces IID
Toyota, in cooperation with Hino Motors, Inc., is testing its own breathalyzer ignition interlock device. The Toyota Motor Corporation is focusing its efforts at providing companies and other organizations better ways to manage their commercial fleets. However, parents may also be interested in this device. The device contains both an [...]
GTMax Mini Keychain Alcohol Tester
You're not going to find many breathalyzers smaller or less expensive than the GTMax. However, you will find breathalyzers with more detailed features if you are willing to pay more. This item is a great example of the keychain mini-breathalyzer. The Keychain Alcohol Tester is 80 mm long and retails for only $10.99. Rather than using numbers [...]
The BACTrack Select S80
There are a wide variety of breathalyzers used for detecting a person's blood alcohol content. Breathalyzers come in a wide range of sizes and costs. Many people searching for a novel gift may look at keychain mini-breathalyzers that are less accurate. Other people may prefer a more professional grade breathalyzer and are willing to pay more in [...]
Washington State Ignition Interlock License
Washington has enacted its Ignition Interlock License (IIL) program as of January 1, 2009. This program allows for restricted driving privileges for drivers with a suspended or revoked license due to an alcohol related DUI or Physical Control violation. The Ignition Interlock License requires that any car driven by the individual have an ignition [...]
What Is An Ignition Interlock Device?
An ignition interlock device (IID) attaches to a vehicles ignition and requires an alcohol free breath sample before the vehicle will start. If there is alcohol in the breath sample the car will not start. Some ignition interlock systems also require periodic breath samples while the car is being used. If the car is in motion and alcohol is [...]
Mini-Breathalyzers
Mini-breathalyzers are cheap and will determine whether there is alcohol in your system, however, they do not provide the same accuracy as more expensive, sophisticated breathalyzers. Mini breathalyzers are often sold as keychains. These small breathalyzers may be purchased for a few dollars, but as is true with many items, you get what you [...]
GPS in Ignition Interlock Devices
Ignition interlock systems are now becoming available equipped with GPS. A new invention combines the technology of global positioning systems with ignition interlock devices. While this may not be used very soon with court mandated ignition interlock devices, it may be more helpful for parents wishing to locate a teen that has been drinking [...]
Missouri DWI Law Requires In Car Breathalyzer or IID for Repeat Offenders
This information should not be considered legal advice. This is general information and subject to change. Specific situations involving DWI offenses may have varying results. Anyone needing legal advice on a DWI or driver's license revocation should obtain legal advice from an attorney. A new law has gone into effect in Missouri requiring [...]
An Introduction to In Car Breathalyzers, Ignition Interlocks, and Personal Breathalyzers
Breathalyzers, whether used as part of an ignition interlock device or merely a hand held sobriety test, come in a variety of models and serve a multitude of purposes. Breathalizers and ignition interlock devices, also known as “in car breathalyzers,” are commonly used by law enforcement or are part of a court order requiring their use by [...]
