What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
An ignition interlock device is a breath-alcohol testing device, about the size of a cellular telephone, that is installed on
the steering column of a car. Currently, California ignition interlock laws do not allow for them to be installed onto
motorcycles due to safety concerns. The ignition interlock system will prevent the car from being started unless the
driver blows into the ignition interlock device to demonstrate that he or she is below .029 percent BAC.
If you need an ignition interlock device to satisfy a court order, the California DMV, or for any other reason,
please call Smart Start of California without delay: 1.800.880.3394
There are several safeguards to ensure that someone other than the driver does not allow a person to bypass
the device:
First, it is a crime for anyone who has an ignition interlock device installed in their car to have someone else blow into
it for them. The consequences of doing so could include a misdemeanor criminal conviction. It is also rather unlikely
that a sober person would assist someone with alcohol in their system in bypassing an ignition interlock device.
Ignition interlock laws in your state
- Alabama Ignition Interlock
- Alaska Ignition Interlock
- Arizona Ignition Interlock
- Arkansas Ignition Interlock
- California Ignition Interlock
- Colorado Ignition Interlock
- Connecticut Ignition Interlock
- Delaware Ignition Interlock
- Florida Ignition Interlock
- Georgia Ignition Interlock
- Hawaii Ignition Interlock
- Idaho Ignition Interlock
- Illinois Ignition Interlock
- Indiana Ignition Interlock
- Iowa Ignition Interlock
- Kansas Ignition Interlock
- Kentucky Ignition Interlock
- Louisiana Ignition Interlock
- Maine Ignition Interlock
- Maryland Ignition Interlock
- Massachusetts Ignition Interlock
- Michigan Ignition Interlock
- Minnesota Ignition Interlock
- Mississippi Ignition Interlock
- Missouri Ignition Interlock
- Montana Ignition Interlock
- Nebraska Ignition Interlock
- Nevada Ignition Interlock
- New Hampshire Ignition Interlock
- New Jersey Ignition Interlock
- New Mexico Ignition Interlock
- New York Ignition Interlock
- North Carolina Ignition Interlock
- North Dakota Ignition Interlock
- Ohio Ignition Interlock
- Oklahoma Ignition Interlock
- Oregon Ignition Interlock
- Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock
- Rhode Island Ignition Interlock
- South Carolina Ignition Interlock
- South Dakota Ignition Interlock
- Tennessee Ignition Interlock
- Texas Ignition Interlock
- Utah Ignition Interlock
- Vermont Ignition Interlock
- Virginia Ignition Interlock
- Washington Ignition Interlock
- West Virginia Ignition Interlock
- Wisconsin Ignition Interlock
- Wyoming Ignition Interlock