What is the purpose of the ignition interlock device, and when are you required to install one on your vehicle? Christopher Combs and Steven Waterkotte of Combs Waterkotte discuss what an ignition interlock device is and when it is required by law.
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Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: What is an ignition interlock device and when is it required?
Steve Waterkotte: Ignition interlock device is a device that’s in your car. A breath test that you blow in periodically. It’ll buzz or beep. Many of them are equipped now with GPS camera.
On a first offense, that almost never applies. Once you get in a second, third, and beyond, depending on the timing, that could be a whole other segment. But when you get in after the first DWI, in many cases, it’s required for a period of time.
But that’s what that is. It’s basically a device to ensure that the driver is not drinking. Anytime that car is in operation, it could beep, and then you are required to blow into the device. There’s no alcohol consumption on your breath.
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