Northern Virginia Ignition Interlock Device

Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William County DUI Lawyer

A device has been created which is similar to a breath test device or breathalyzer used by police or other officials to assess the alcohol level of drivers.  These devices are known as breath alcohol ignition devices and are also called Ignition Interlock Device or "IIDs".  Such devices can be installed in a person's automobile and they require a clean breath sample, meaning alcohol free breath, in order for the automobile's ignition to function.  The device can be set to a certain level and any blood alcohol concentration that is found above that level will prevent the vehicle from starting.  The driver can also be required at random times to provide further breath samples.  In this way abuse can be detected, such as having someone else breathe into the device to start the car even though the driver is in fact intoxicated.  

In the instance of a random check by the IID and the driver failing to provide a subsequent clean breath an alarm will start up in the car until a clean breath is provided.   This interference can be provided by an ignition interlock device in the form of the alarm; however these devices cannot stop the vehicles engine.  Obtain the assistance you need when being required to install an IID and immediately contact a Northern Virginia DUI lawyer at Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone.

Ignition Interlock Device in Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William County?

In Northern Virginia the DUI laws can require that a person charged and convicted or a DUI be required for a predetermined period of time, to pay for the installation of and operate with an Ignition Interlock Device on their vehicle.  

If you have been charged with DUI, and are concerned about an ignition interlock device you should obtain all the information on how these work, the ramifications involved and what you can do to protect your rights so that installing an IID is not required in your case.

Learn more about Ignition Interlock Device and their ramifications Contact a Northern Virginia DUI lawyer if you are facing an Ignition Interlock requirement.