There are several companies that provide IID models suitable for use on a motorcycle.

Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) can be installed on motorcycles. There are several companies that provide IIDs, or car breathalyzers, that can be used on a motorcycle. However, if required to have an ignition interlock on your vehicle by law a motorcycle may not be an option.

Ignition interlock laws vary from state to state. In some states an individual required to have a breathalyzer interlock may use a motorcycle so long as it has the device installed. Other states, however, do not allow drivers required to use IIDs to drive a motorcycle. Massachusetts, for instance, does not allow the use of a motorcycle with an IID while Kentucky does.

Therefore, if in a state such as Massachusetts that does not allow for the installation of an ignition interlock on a motorcycle, a driver is not allowed to operate a motorcycle while required to use an ignition interlock device.

No where is a motorcycle an exception if a driver is required to use a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID).

Oregon not only allows the use of ignition interlock devices on motorcycles but provides information on which vendors provide motorcycle installation. The following cities in Oregon have vendors certified and able to install IIDs on motorcycles:  Cascade Locks, Clackamas, Eugene, Hillsboro, Longview, Medford, Roseburg, Salem, and Tigard. Motorcycle IID installation is also available in Vancouver, Washington. Check here for a complete list of Oregon IID vendors with contact information to locate an installation center near you.

There are IIDs that can be installed on your motorcycle, but you need to make sure your state allows the use of an IID breathalyzer on a motorcycle before installing and driving.

This post is meant to provide general information and should not be construed as legal advice. Any person needing legal advice should consult a licensed attorney.

As a typical ignition interlock system the Interceptor V3 requires a breath sample before the vehicle will start. If the breath sample contains a blood alcohol content (BAC) above a set level the car will not start for a given amount of time. In addition, the V3 requires a rolling retest during the operation of the vehicle. This is a mechanism designed to prevent someone other than the driver from providing the original breath sample. However, for safety reasons the V3 will not shut the car off while it is in motion. Instead if a rolling retest is failed then the car will sound an alarm, flash lights, or repeatedly honk the horn.

Another feature that is available on the Interceptor v3 that ensures the person who blows into the device is also the driver is the Infrared Positive Driver Identification Option. This option does add on the price of the ignition interlock device (IID).

The original price of the device is $899 plus a $125 installation fee. Installation of the device is done at certified installation centers, takes about one hour, and includes training on how to use the ignition interlock breathalyzer. Mobile installation of the IID may be available in your area. The driver identification offer adds an additional $199 to original retail price of the ignition interlock.

Interceptor offers GPS tracking and Live Internet Downloading as an option feature on its ignition interlocks.

Other valuable features that can be added to the Interceptor V3 include Live GPS Vehicle Tracking and Real Time Internet Data Downloading 24/7. With this option a parent, or employer, can monitor the vehicle with the IID installed via the internet and a home or office computer. This feature costs $239.

All of the optional features that can be added to the original V3 package also have a $30 communication charge for the first 12 months. These additions are not optional if you are looking to receive an insurance deduction by using an ignition interlock device, but rather must be on the ignition interlock to receive any kind of deduction.

If you don’t want to pay the price of the Interceptor V3 at once the company does have a leasing option that includes the optional upgrades mentioned previously. The cost of leasing the ignition interlock breathalyzer in a car decreases over time. With a three year lease the price for leasing starts at $90 per month plus tax, then drops to $75, and after the first year the price for leasing is merely $22.50 per month plus tax.

The Interceptor V3 is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more information or to find a certified installation center near you Interceptor may be contacted at 1-800-215-2007.

For anyone that is required to have an ignition interlock due to a court order or by a state agency you should make sure that the ignition interlock you use is approved by your state and is installed by a state certified ignition interlock installation center. Interceptor promotes the M-1 ignition interlock system for such mandatory use. A state by state list of ignition interlock installers is available.

Financial assistance or fee exemptions are often available for those who cannot afford ignition interlock installation.

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 ignition interlock program. This fee is charged because most state ignition interlock programs are self-funded, meaning that no taxpayer dollars are used to administer the program. It also helps assist indigent ignition interlock users who cannot afford these costs.

Another cost will be for installation of the breath alcohol ignition interlock. These costs not only vary from state to state but also vary by the ignition interlock companies within a particular state. This cost is usually around $100 or a little less.

You must also pay for routine maintenance and monitoring of the ignition interlock device. This usually runs between $60 and $100 and includes calibration. This could be considered in the costs for leasing the ignition interlock breathalyzer or leasing of the device could be a separate charge.

Some ignition interlock providers also require a refundable deposit or the purchase of monthly insurance on the device. A refundable deposit is also generally around $100 and monthly insurance can be as little as $5 a month for the time period required for the ignition interlock device.

Remember to check with your state ignition interlock agency for information on economic hardship exemptions if you are unable to afford installation, maintenance, and monitoring of an ignition interlock device. There are also exemptions for employers vehicles in some states as well. These do usually require signed consent from the employer before an ignition interlock exemption is granted.

View State by State Installers for a list of approved ignition interlock installers in some states.

The Toyota Ignition Interlock is equipped with a digital camera to ensure the user is also the driver.

The device contains both an alcohol tester which can detect small traces of alcohol and a digital camera that records the users face when they blow into the ignition interlock system. The device will then either advise the driver on their ability to drive or lock the ignition of the vehicle depending on the level of alcohol in the users blood stream.

The digital camera located within the breathalyzer allows the fleet administrators greater management control.

Fleet administrators will be required to provide breathalyzer checks as part of the daily routine of vehicle-operation management.

To meet the requirements of courts and insurance companies ignition interlock devices should be professionally installed.

Many ignition interlocks are purchased due to a court order after a person is convicted of a DUI or DWI. This is often not required after a first offense, though it is possible.  Further, each state has different rules and procedures regarding the use of ignition interlock devices.  People required to use ignition interlocks due to a court order should follow the guidelines of the state or local jurisdiction regarding available providers, installation, calibration, and monitoring.

Many states have recently begun using IID’s more frequently and some have passed legislation requiring the use of interlock devices for second DUI/DWI offenses. Missouri now requires repeat offenders to install an ignition interlock device before they’re allowed to receive a reinstated license. Be certain that the alcohol breath interlock you purchase and the interlock installer you use are approved by your state.

It is possible to avoid having the driver blow into the breathalyzer by having another person who has not consumed alcohol to blow into the device. But, if the driver is required by law to use the breathalizer the driver, as well as the surrogate individual, may be prosecuted.

Most ignition interlock devices also have a memory feature that records any breaths submitted which contain alcohol.  These devices store the information electronically and it can later be retrieved by law enforcement personnel, parents, or employers.  It is important to note that any alcohol will trigger the interlock device and be recorded as a violation.  It is therefore important to avoid using any mouthwash or other item that contains alcohol.

Ignition interlocks may also be used by private individuals or businesses. Some parents may have concerns about their teenage children drinking and driving and may therefore decide to install an ignition interlock device on their children’s vehicle.  Further, employers may find it prudent to install an IID on company vehicles to reduce the liability that may result from an employee driving under the influence of alcohol.

Purchasing an ignition interlock device for private use allows for more flexibility when shopping as installation is not limited to the providers allowed by the court or state.  However, some states also allow for some discretion in choosing court ordered interlock devices.

Some Ignition Interlock Devices equipped with GPS allow real-time monitoring via the internet.

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 alcohol. However, it may also be used by law enforcement in the future as GPS tracking has become more popular for monitoring criminal offenders.

With the addition of a GPS unit combined with an ignition interlock device a parent can monitor the ignition interlock device from a remote location, such as their personal computer via the internet, and if the preset blood alcohol limit is exceeded rendering the vehicle inoperable, the parent will be able to locate the car.

While this sort of system may raise issues of privacy for their teenage child it does provide a means for a parent to monitor their teen’s behavior and potentially save the teenager from a dangerous situation.

Interceptor Ignition Interlock offers once such model, the Interceptor V-3. The V-3 is marketed to parents looking to protect their teenage drivers and retails at $899 plus $125 installation fee. The tracking and internet monitoring adds an additional $239 to the retail price. However, there is a lease option and the installation of the device by a certified technician may lower insurance costs.

Missouri requires IID for repeat offenders before driving privileges are reinstated.

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 repeat DWI offenders to install an in car breathalyzer or ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle.  The ignition interlock is required for repeat offenders in Missouri for driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving with a blood alcohol concentration level (BAC), or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID).

The ignition interlock device is required for six months beginning at the date of reinstatement, when the license suspension or revocation ends, for the Missouri driver’s license.  During the six month period when the ignition interlock is active the offender will have to have it periodically examined and calibrated to ensure compliance.  This means going to a certified IID vendor for maintenance each month.  The time period required for the breathalyzer (IID) may be longer than six months if the driver has Limited Driving Privilege (LDP).  With a LDP the IID must remain installed for the entire time there is a limited driving privilege.

In Missouri the ignition interlock device will be installed to connect with the car’s ignition, the horn, and the headlights.  The connection to the ignition prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected in the driver’s breath before trying to start the car.  There must be no blood alcohol concentration to start the car.  If the ignition interlock device detects alcohol in the driver’s breath once the car is started the horn and lights will be activated to alert law enforcement officers.  This prevents drivers from trying to cheat the ignition interlock device (IID).

Failing to maintain the breathalyzer during the six month period following reinstatement or during the Limited Driving Privilege period will result in a re-suspension of driving privileges.  To get another reinstatement will require servicing the ignition interlock (IID) and paying a $20 fee.  There may be further suspensions or revocations for driving without having installed an ignition interlock (IID) or in car breathalyzer.

To meet the requirements for reinstatement of Missouri driving privileges the ignition interlock device (IID) must be installed by a vendor that is certified by the Missouri Department of Transportation.

The Missouri DOT website has a list of certified IID vendors and installers.  The list includes certified ignition interlock device (IID) installers in Kansas City, St. Louis, St. Charles, Union, Springfield, West Plains, Joplin, Jefferson City, Independence, Columbia, Farmington, Hannibal, and many other Missouri cities.  The list includes the name of the ignition interlock/in car breathalizer vendor and the city, address, and phone number.

Prices for the ignition interlock device may vary depending on the vendor/installer but will likely range from $50 to $200 for installation and $50 to $100 for renting the device.  Other costs may include maintenance, downloads, and calibration of the breathalyzer.  The Missouri DOT states that an average ignition interlock device costs $800 per year.

The breath alcohol ignition interlock device, or in car breathalyzer, models available for installation in Missouri include:  Consumer Safety Technology – Intoxalock-Model 1001A, Draeger Interlock XT, LifeSafer FC-100, Guardian Interlock Systems – AMS 2000, Smart Start – SSI-1000, Smart Start – SSI 20/20, and Alcohol Detection Systems – Determinator DM-904.

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 an individual, usually after a DUI or DWI offense. Many states are passing stricter legislation regarding the use of ignition interlock devices (IID). Missouri requires ignition interlocks for repeat offenders.

An installed ignition interlock device.

However, these devices are also available to the public for personal or business use.  For instance: parents may wish to ensure the safety of their children by installing an ignition interlock device on their teens vehicle; a business may require the use of in car breathalyzers for their employees to cut down on liability risks; or an individual may wish to use a hand held breathalyzer to test their blood-alcohol content before driving (it is important to note that the results of such tests will not preclude a DUI/DWI offense).  For monitoring teen children or employees some ignition interlock devices have GPS attached in order to locate a vehicle with a failed interlock device.

Many people also wish to carry a personal breathalyzers in order to monitor their own blood alcohol content before driving.  These personal breathalyzers come in a variety of types and sizes and vary greatly in price. The cheapest and smallest breathalyzers are often referred to as mini-breathalyzers.

As with any decision, when deciding whether to use a breathalyzer or ignition interlock and in deciding which brand and type to use it is important to gain as much information as possible before making the purchase.  Some factors, which will be discussed greater in later blogs, include ease of use, reliability, price, and installation.  Hopefully, by using the information provided in this blog and the links available here, you will be able to pick the right breathalyzer or ignition interlock for your purposes.

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