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 […]
Could Drunk Driver-Proof Cars Soon Hit The Road?
If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gets their way, drunk driving could soon become a thing of the past thanks to technological vehicle enhancements. The NHTSA has been working with auto manufacturers since 2008 to develop the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety, also known as the DADSS Project. Similar to an ignition interlock […]
MN Ignition Interlock: Installation
In Minnesota, Ignition Interlock is mandatory device system which allows alcohol offenders to regain their driving privileges. As of 2011, it became a required mandate for all DWI offenders with a BAC of 0.16 and above. The Interlock Ignition device requires the driver to give a breath test for alcohol before starting the car. It also […]
What is Ignition Interlock?
The ignition interlock system involves those who are punished for DUI. If convicted of a DWI, a judge may order a mandatory ignition interlock device to be installed in the offender’s car. The device requires the driver to perform a breath test every time they attempt to start the car. An additional test is required […]
