General Information
License Refusal in Napa
In August, a motorist in Napa, CA, was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. The driver, now identified as Johnathan Travis Moore, complied with all things asked of him by the officers until they asked him to provide his driver’s license. Moore identified himself as Travis Kasprowicz, and told officers he had not been drinking therefore […]
Other Drivers and Your IID
If you get a DUI you will be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, and use the ignition interlock device every time you start your vehicle. The ignition interlock device will be used to prohibit you from starting your car if you have been drinking. If you have an ignition interlock […]
Can IIDs detect marijuana?
Frequently, people who have ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles have questions about what can and cannot be done with an ignition interlock device, and what exactly the ignition interlock device does. One question that comes up a lot is, ‘Does my ignition interlock device detect marijuana?’ The answer is no. At this time […]
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 […]
Am I eligible for an Ignition Interlock Device?
Those individuals who have been convicted of a DUI are usually very eager to get their licenses back, and one of the quickest ways to get your license back is to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. Everyone is eligible for an ignition interlock device, even those individuals who have not […]
What if I was ordered to get an Ignition Interlock Device by the court and the DMV?
There are two ways an ignition interlock device can be imposed on you: either a court ordered ignition interlock device or a DMV ordered ignition interlock device. No matter which one orders you to install the ignition interlock device, you’ll be in steady contact with the DMV because the DMV registers your information once […]
What to do after ignition interlock device installation
What do I need to do after I’ve had an IID installed? Do I need to inform the DMV? If you have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, and now must install an ignition interlock device there are several things you should know about the installation process. First, once you are convicted, […]
What happens if someone driving my car is arrested for DWI?
What will happen if someone driving my car has been arrested for DWI? If someone other than yourself is driving your vehicle, and gets arrested for a DWI you may have concerns that it will somehow impact you and your ability to drive. A DWI comes with penalties like jail time, probation, large fines, alcohol […]
Can someone else use my car if it has an Ignition Interlock?
If you get a DWI you will be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, and use the ignition interlock device every time you start your vehicle. The ignition interlock device will be used to prohibit you from starting your car if you have been drinking. If you have an ignition interlock […]
Can Mouthwash Fail an Ignition Interlock Device?
Mouthwash is a great way to make your breath smell fresher. But your favorite mouthwash could contain enough alcohol – as much as 27 percent, or 54 proof – to potentially cause a positive Ignition Interlock reading.
