Are Ignition Interlock Companies run by the state?

Ignition interlock companies are individually owned and operated so they are not directly run by the state. However, state laws regulate the ignition interlock companies so they report to them. You also have to register your ignition interlock device through the DMV, and provide proof of installation, so while the ignition interlock companies are not directly run by the state, they are heavily regulated by the state laws.

If you are required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle you will have to submit proof of installation to the DMV. The ignition interlock device will be formatted to the regulations for your state. This means that when you are submitting your initial breath test to start the vehicle the limits put in place for the presence of alcohol on your breath are set by the state. These are the same limits for the rolling retests that you will be required to submit to throughout your drive. If at any point you submit to a breath test and it reports that you have failed the test these results will be compiled in a report that the ignition interlock device company will submit to the state each month.

State laws also regulate the length of time you must have your ignition interlock device installed, and then length of time you have to have your suspended license before you can use the ignition interlock device to regain restricted driving privileges. If this is your first DUI your license will be suspended for 30 days before you can have restricted driving privileges with the installation of an ignition interlock device. Your second DUI will mean the suspension of your license for 90 days before you can drive with restricted privileges and the installation of your ignition interlock device. After your third DUI you will have to wait 6 months before your driving privileges will return.

The fees and pricing are not regulated by the state, those are strictly enforced by the individual companies, but this gives you the opportunity to price different companies and be sure you are getting the best price for your ignition interlock device. There are several companies that you can choose from, and you will want to make sure you are finding a company who provides a reliable system without any hidden fees. You will be required to keep this ignition interlock device installed in your car for a duration of time, so be sure you have found a company that you can trust.

Ignition interlock device companies are not run by the state, they are individually owned and operated by other companies. Ignition interlock devices are regulated by the state rules and regulations for punishments for driving under the influence. Ignition interlock device companies are also responsible for reporting ignition interlock device statistics and results to the state each month. However, while the system is regulated by the state the fees and monthly dues for an ignition interlock device are controlled by the ignition interlock device providers.