Guardian Ignition Interlock
The Original Ignition Interlock System
If you’ve ever held your car keys in your hand and pondered whether or not you’re sober enough to drive, you’re not alone. Thousands of people go through the same dilemma every day, but most already know that the only option should be to contact a sober driver or take a cab home. Alcohol has …
Ignition interlocks have been proven as an effective way of keeping drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel. For first time offenders who happen to live in a state where ignition interlocks are required for all offenders, or repeat offenders who continue to drive impaired even with a suspended license, having an ignition interlock will …
If you could jump back in time and visit the 1970s and early 1980s, you’d be looking at a different world. With limited knowledge about the dangers of drunk driving and no concrete laws in place to stop drivers from getting behind the wheel after drinking, alcohol-related fatalities and injuries were skyrocketing. Since 1982, agencies …
Minnesota might get chilly in the winter, but if you decide to head out and warm up with a drink or two, you better appoint a designated driver. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws in Minnesota include criminal penalties, administrative penalties, and ignition interlock devices for first offenses. DWI penalties in Minnesota are more severe if …
Maybe it’s the palm trees or the mild, balmy weather lulling everyone into a vacation mindset, but there’s just something about Florida that results in thousands of driving under the influence (DUI) arrests every year. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), even after Florida began to require ignition interlocks in 2008 for first time …
Since the advent of smartphones, there has been a wide range of productivity apps designed to help you with tasks in your day-to-day life. But did you know there are apps designed to stop you from getting behind the wheel after drinking and driving? Although they aren’t as effective as a car breathalyzer, Drive Sober …
One of the first things you might think about after you’re charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is what the penalties will be. Most states will charge you an administrative fine, you might have to spend time in jail, and often you’ll be asked to attend a drug and alcohol education course. In states …
Having Guardian Interlock installed in your vehicle is a fast, easy process, and it’s the first step to completing your required ignition interlock program. Once your Guardian Interlock is installed and you’ve been using it for a while, you’ll be required to return to the Guardian service center so they can download your event logs …
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 …
When you’re in the middle of working through the penalties of a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Your bank account is lighter due to high fines, you have lost your driver’s license, and you may have even had to spend …
