Guardian Ignition Interlock
The Original Ignition Interlock System
It began in California with something called the Farr-Davis Safety Act of 1986. That law required DUI offenders in four counties to use a new device called an ignition interlock, which used breathalyzer technology to prevent a car from starting if the driver has been drinking. The devices worked well, and some public safety advocates …
What is the best way to stop a drunk driver? If you ask law enforcement officers or Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), they’ll tell you that an ignition interlock is the only way to stop a drunk driver from driving their vehicle. Now AAA Idaho has joined in that line of thinking, and they’re coming out …
Every year after a stressful Christmas Eve delivering gifts to the children of the world, Santa Claus must need to kick back with eggnog and relax for the first time in months. That’s OK if he plans on staying in the North Pole or if he gives the sled keys to an elf, but for …
When you’re behind the wheel, alcohol can affect your coordination and slow your reaction time to the point where driving can become dangerous to you and everyone on the road with you. Ignition interlock and driving under the influence (DUI) laws are designed to keep people safe, and each state has their own unique set …
