Ignition Interlock Research Paper

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If you were caught drunk driving and are now required to install an ignition interlock device or are being given the device as an option, you likely want to be able to drive without it as soon as possible. To be able to do that, you need to avoid a Minnesota ignition interlock violation. There are several things you should know about the device and avoiding a violation. Who Qualifies? Those with a first or second alcohol offense have the option of either losing their driving privileges for a time or installing the device and keeping their regular driving privileges. For a third offense within 10 years or the fourth overall, the ignition interlock is required for the person to continue driving. Those who receive a Criminal Vehicular Operation Conviction involving alcohol are …show more content…

An ignition interlock device measures your blood alcohol concentration and prevents a vehicle from starting when the person’s BAC is .02 or higher. This is actually lower than the legal limit of .08, meaning the driver has to avoid all alcohol while driving with the device installed. The person breathes into the device, and a picture is taken. Random rolling retests will be performed for the duration of the drive. While the vehicle will not stop for a failed rolling retest, Driver and Vehicle Services will be notified of the failure. What is Required of Me? The top requirements for you while your ignition interlock device is installed are to avoid drinking and driving as well as not allowing someone else to drive the vehicle after drinking. You are also required to take the device in for a service appointment every 30 days. A wireless ignition interlock needs serviced every 60 days. Multiple positive alcohol readings as well as malfunctioning equipment may require you to visit the service center more often than

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