Ignition interlock devices, and how they work

Drunken drivers may have keys but they can't always drive, thanks to technology that is used throughout the country.

Ignition interlock devices keep drivers from starting their cars if they fail a breath test after humming into a sensor in the dashboard for several seconds, said Robyn Robertson, president of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation, a Canada-based group that studies the effectiveness of interlock technology.

If the level of alcohol on the driver's breath is too high, the car will not start, Robertson said.

"Research shows a majority of people who have their license revoked continue to drive anyway," she said. "While the interlock is installed in the vehicle, there is a strong reduction in the rate of recidivism."

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[Marksnotebook]

I hate communism and Madd along with the courts of the left are communist who want your money. If anyone thinks these police and courts and elite love you and your family and are honestly looking out for you---YOU are brainwashed man. God I detest sheep. Show your papers! Remember Eastern Europe and Nazi Germany? Show your papers!

[Marksnotebook]

@22reTOYOTA And I am one who goes by the constitution and the Madd group is all about money and prohibition. The laws are unconstitutional on these DUIS and checkpoints...4th amendment and corrupt cops---oh yes we have many corrupt police.  It must stop.

[samec666]

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[Wrechedsubst]

dont drink and drive DRINK THEN DRIVE A MSG FROM MADD CANADA ALWAYS DRIVE DRUNK

[mario102395]

@22reTOYOTA where do i sign up for DAMM . I wanna be the spokesperson.

[r33fg1rl]

I say FAIL, with a manual transmission you don't even need to hook up the computer. Just pop-start.

[Conduit13C]

lol...does the interlock detect marijuana???

[cincitymenace]

@estilogirl86Lol well be happy you're not in Co. with mine i can have one or two drinks. as long as you're under .025 or something close to that it won't mess with you, but I wouldn't risk it

[estilogirl86]

@cincitymenace OMG.... my license is going to be suspended for 90 days and I'm dying... I can't imagine if they take my license for 1 yearr...

[estilogirl86]

what about if I take oneeee drink.... It wont start either?