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The Ignition Interlock Device Program enhances public safety by giving the eligible alcohol offender the option of having an ignition interlock device installed on his or her vehicle, helping to ensure safe and legal driving.
An ignition interlock device or breath alcohol ignition interlock device (IID or BAIID) is a breathalyzer for an individual's vehicle. It requires the driver to blow into a mouthpiece on the device before starting or continuing to operate the vehicle.
Ignition interlocks reduce driving while impaired (DWI) repeat offenses by about 70% while they are installed. All states have implemented ignition interlock programs to manage interlock issues and monitor offenders who are required or eligible to install them.
An ignition interlock device (IID), also known as a blow and go, is a small handheld device that connects to a vehicle’s ignition system and measures the amount of alcohol in the user’s breath. Installing one is a common requirement following a drunk driving offense (DUI, DWI, DUI, OWI, or OVI).
What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)? An IID, sometimes called a car breathalyzer, is a small device installed in your car that prevents you from driving if you’ve been drinking. It works by requiring you to blow into it, checking your Breath Alcohol Content (BrAC) before allowing the car to start.
Select an ignition interlock provider (view a list of State of Minnesota Certified Vendors) and have the device installed. Participants may install the device at any time but must wait until they receive notification from Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) before driving the vehicle.
The ignition interlock device will not shut off your engine if you fail a breath test. It is designed to prevent the car from starting without a passing breath test. If you fail a test while driving, the device records a violation but will not stop your car.
What Are Ignition Interlock Devices? An IID is a car breathalyzer that measures your breath sample to determine recent alcohol consumption. If the device detects alcohol, it will prevent you from starting and driving your vehicle.
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Alcohol Ignition Interlocks. Effectiveness: 5 Star Cost: $$ Use: Medium Time: Medium. An alcohol ignition interlock prevents a vehicle from starting or being operated unless the driver provides a breath sample with a BrAC lower than a pre-set level, usually .02.