Information on breathalyzers, ignition interlock devices, and DWI and license reinstatement laws regarding ignition interlocks.
Wednesday March 10th 2010

‘Ignition Interlock Devices’ Archives

Interceptor V3 Breath Alcohol Anaylzer

Interceptor V3 Breath Alcohol Anaylzer

Interceptor Ignition Interlocks is a brand marketing to the voluntary use of ignition interlock systems. Largely, this means either worried parents of teenage drivers or owners of a commercial fleet worried about the blood alcohol content of their employees. Interceptor offers the V3 Breath Alcohol Analyzer and Ignition Interlock as the best [...]

The Costs of Ignition Interlock Devices

The Costs of Ignition Interlock Devices

If you are required to have an ignition interlock device (IID), or in-car breathalyzer, on your vehicle there are generally several costs that must be included.  Most states have an ignition interlock fee that must be payed to the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Transportation, whichever agency is charged with administering the [...]

Toyota Produces IID

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 [...]

What Is An Ignition Interlock Device?

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 [...]

GPS in Ignition Interlock Devices

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

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

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 [...]