A Hennepin County judge has issued a temporary stop to the installation of ignition interlock devices with GPS tracking capabilities on vehicles of offenders convicted of a DUI. We’ve been chronicling this story over the last few weeks, and it’s not surprising that we’ve reached this point. The Minnesota Department of Public Service announced earlier […]
Bipartisan Disapproval Over Ignition Interlock GPS Tracking
Not too long ago, we shared a piece on our blog about how the Minnesota Department of Public Safety planned on implementing GPS tracking on ignition interlock devices. The ignition interlock devices are designed to prevent someone from getting behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking, but many, including lawmakers in both parties, believe using […]
Are Ignition Interlock Devices Successful At Preventing DUIs?
An ignition interlock device is a tool that prevents an individual from getting behind the wheel of their car if they have been drinking. Some states require all convicted drunk drivers to install these devices, while others only require repeat offenders to install the systems. In Minnesota, we require three-time offenders and anyone with a […]
Groups Vehemently Oppose New Interlock Systems With GPS
Last week we blogged about a new rule that was passed that required drivers with ignition interlock devices to update their systems to new devices that have GPS capability. These devices would have the ability to pinpoint a driver’s position within five minutes. Not surprisingly, the under-the-radar move has ruffled some feathers among advocacy groups […]
Minnesota’s Improved Ignition Interlock Regulations
Ignition interlock devices are tools that ensure drivers who have been convicted of a previous DUI can’t get behind the wheel if they’ve consumed alcohol. We work closely with individuals who need to get interlock devices and the companies that install them, because besides being a mandatory condition of sentencing, they are also an important […]
