Can I Bypass my Interlock Device?

Trying to bypass your court or state-ordered Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is just not a good idea.

There may be videos or articles online listing how you can bypass an IID, but none can talk their way around the fact that IID’s are the most accurate vehicle alcohol monitoring tool worldwide.

Bypassing Interlock Devices

If you try to bypass your Interlock Device, you are hurting yourself because these actions will bring heavier penalties from your court or state. Complying with your program is the best way to not only complete it, but change your life by maintaining your sobriety on the road.

Your monitoring authority will know if you had a friend do the initial breath test for you or if you used items such as blow-dryers to take your test. Why? Because most Interlock Devices, including Smart Start’s, have advanced fuel cell technology. This makes our IID’s very accurate in reading your breath alcohol sample, and can tell whether it is compressed air or your actual breath sample passing through its sensor.

A common idea is to just have a friend blow into the IID for the initial test. If you think it’s OK for a friend to blow into your Interlock Device for your program, we highly recommend you think again! What are you going to do when it prompts for a random rolling retest while you are driving? These second and subsequent tests maintain your sobriety while physically on the road.

Complete Your IID Program the Right Way

Smart Start supports clients completing their program so they can continue with their lives. Having an Interlock Device allows you to get to work or anywhere else with your vehicle instead of not being able to drive at all.

Do you need an Interlock Device? Call Smart Start today to schedule an installation appointment at 800-831-3299 or fill out our quick and simple online form for a quote.