Guardian Ignition Interlock
The Original Ignition Interlock System
When a state begins the process of passing an all offender ignition interlock law, it’s almost always guaranteed there will be road blocks. In order to get the most support for the law before it goes for a vote, groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will make a show of support by sharing victim …
There’s a lot going on in the world of Massachusetts drunk driving lately, and a few new bills have been proposed to stop drunk driving offenders and ensure safer roads for everyone in the state. Out of all the bills, the one that’s generating the most interest is the Massachusetts ignition interlock bill. This bill …
Anti-drunk driving advocates want a Massachusetts ignition interlock law, and they aren’t going to stop fighting until they manage to pass one. That’s why they are coming out in support of two proposed bills that could be presented in the 2016/2017 session. Right now repeat offenders in Massachusetts are required to install an ignition interlock …
Maryland’s drunk driving laws only changed after a drunk driving crash claimed the life of Officer Noah Leotta. He was killed while working a routine holiday task force when a drunk driver clipped his police cruiser and crashed into him as he stood on the side of the road. Officer Leotta’s death was mourned nationwide, …
The Massachusetts Senate finished its legislative session on July 31st, but thanks to a little persistence from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other anti-drunk driving activists, an ignition interlock that was been dead on the floor several times since 2008 has passed Senate before it ended and is now getting closer to becoming a …
Thanks to the recent report on ignition interlocks from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), we all know that ignition interlocks are actively stopping millions of drunk drivers. The devices have prevented over 12.7 million people from driving when they are drunk, and 240,000 of those people live in Massachusetts alone. Now the state has brought …
Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words, and although it might have happened over the pond in Australia, the image of a car sitting deep in the clear water of a river isn’t one you could soon forget. How did it get there? According to local police, a teen was drinking and driving …
With public service announcements, campaigns to promote safe driving, and checkpoints on most nights, it’s absolutely astounding that people still make the decision to drink and drive. But drinking and driving they must be, because the latest statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that across the entire United States there were …
No one said it would be easy to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle, but it is a privilege you may receive after making the mistake of drinking and driving. After all, in many states you can’t drive a car for a long time after a driving under the influence (DUI) charge …
Friday’s are one of those days when people start to relax and look forward to the weekend and a fun night out. Because so many people head out for drinks with friends on Friday and Saturday nights, Friday morning is a great time for a little reminder – when you go out, don’t drink and …
