What is an Ignition Interlock and why will I be required to get one installed as part of my DWI Driving Privilege?
An Ignition Interlock is device that is hard-wired into your vehicles ignition system which is supposed to detect alcohol in your system. It is costly to install and to maintain and there is typically a long wait for an appointment. You will be required to install this machine if the judge finds that you have a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .15 or higher on the Intoxilyzer, the Intox EC/IR-II (or any other test). You may be exempted from this obligation in some circumstances. If you do receive a Limited Driving Privilege with an Ignition Interlock, you will be further prohibited from driving under this document for a period of 45 days after the conviction. That means no driving at all, even for medical necessity or work. It also requires that any driving be strictly work related with no side trips or discretionary driving permitted. You may be exempted from this obligation in some circumstances as well.
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