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Lindsay Lohan made her legal team aware of a full page ad about ignition interlock devices using her mugshot from her DUI case.  So what are ignition interlock devices?

An ignition interlock device is used to monitor breath alcohol levels on certain drivers who have been convicted of DUI.  The device is installed on a vehicle’s dashboard and drivers must use it before they can start their vehicle.  To do this the driver breathes into the device.  The device measures the breath alcohol amount.  If it is below the programmed amount in the device then the engine will start as normal.  If above these limits the engine will not start.  The limits set are usually in the range of 0.02 to 0.04%

The ignition interlock device will also ask for readings at random periods after the vehicle is started.  This is to prevent another person from starting the vehicle for the convicted driver.  If the random sample is ignored or is indeed above the limit this will be logged by the device and an alarm will be activated using the vehicle’s horn and lights.  This will continue until the engine is turned off or a sample below the limits is provided.

In the US almost all of the states use ignition interlock devices to monitor drivers convicted of DUI.  For example in Massachusetts drivers convicted of a 2^nd DUI  and are eligible for a  license reinstatement are legally instructed to install a ignition interlock device at their own expense. In New Mexico all people convicted of DUI for the first time are required to have a device installed for a year.  The same is true in Arizona.

Reviews of the success of these devices are mixed.  It is suggested that they work for certain offenders in some situations, but not all.  They work in situations where they are installed, not where it is up to the driver to install.  Research also suggests that they do not work well with 1^st time offenders convicted with high levels of blood alcohol.  Interlock devices are often attacked by attorneys on legal and scientific principles.

Article provided by Massachusetts DUI Attorney providing legal aid to drivers around the state.

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