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Under what circumstances will an ignition interlock device give false readings?
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∙ 15y ago
Some of the ignition interlock devices are extremely sensitive to false readings. Many people assume they won't allow you to start your car at .08% BAC and up, but this is not the case. Most interlocks are set around .03% or .04%. With such low bars, the list of situations in which you will register a false reading include, but are not limited to:
-Spicy food
-Cologne/Perfume
-Mouth wash
-Cough medicine (or any medicine with alcohol in it)
-Consumption of alcohol the night before. (If you get hammered Friday, you may still have a reading above .04% well into Saturday)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoI got a false reading from a bar b-q sandwich how can i prove it
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What is the purpose of ignition interlock devices?
An ignition interlock device is a device that is installed into a vehicle. It is a safety device used to prevent people from driving if their breath is noticeably concentrated in alcohol.
Where is the use of an ignition interlock device allowed?
An ignition interlock device is allowed inside a vehicle that has been ordered by the court to have one installed. It is used to prevent a car from starting if someone has had alcohol to drink.
How can you pass an ignition interlock device with alcohol in your system?
balloons of clean breath
Will a breath alcohol ignition interlock device work with msd igntion system?
Yes, an interlock device will still work. An MSD box is an after market brain that fires the spark plugs in performance vehicles and has nothing to do with engaging the starter motor. The interlock device is installed between the ignition switch (key) and the starter motor relay or solenoid and is independent of the secondary ignition system. (Where the MSD box is located)
How is the Ignition Interlock Device connected?
An Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is larger than a cell phone and is wired to your vehicle's ignition. A standard Igntion Interlock has four main cables. The 12 Volt, Igntion Hot, Starter and Ground in order ot operate correctly. You have to have direct 12 volt, and solid ground, then you interrupt the starter wire and connect the interlock starter kill to that, and last is the ignition run, so when you turn the key it activates the Interlock. How it installs varies from car to car, but basically it disables your key from reaching the engine. The device prevents the engine from being started if the breath alcohol concentration is too high. It needs to be installed by a state certified installer along with a lot of official paper work, so it is not a do it yourself thing. More importantly, criminal sanctions exist for circumventing or tampering with an Ignition Interlock Device. In Arizona, QuickStart Ignition Interlock AZ is one.
Can a person get in trouble for installing a interlock ignition device in their car for another person convicted of DUI so the actual DUIer never has to drive that car but its on record as installed?
not is a judge recommended him to ge a interlock igtion device
Can I buy a car breathalyzer for my son's car?
Here's one place where you can buy an ignition interlock device: http://www.smartstartinc.com/ .
What reason does the court order to install a ignition interlock device?
Thye are used almost exclusively in DUI offenses. The driver must blow into the device, which acts a a mini-breathalyzer, and detects any alcohol on the breath. If no alcohol is detected it electrically unlocks the ignition for the car to start.
Ignition interlock device and how many beers?
It depends on your sex, weight, and TIME! The interlock works off BAC, if u have an interlock you know what this is, if not its blood alcohol content. Most interlocks can read a BAC level of .02 or less! Through personal experience I have found that 1 beer per hour is safe!
Will diet Pepsi affect interlock device?
No
How does one use a car breathalyzer?
A car breathalyzer device is also called Ignition Interlock Device. It's about the size of a cell phone and is connected to the ignition system. Before starting the vehicle you need to blow into the device to submit a breath sample. The device measures the alcohol level and makes sure it's below the pre-set limit, otherwise the device will prevent the vehicle from starting.
How easy is it to take your ignition interlock device out of one car and put it in another?
Not easy. It is detectable, and it is illegal. if you wish to have it installed in another vehicle notify the court and the request will probably be granted (but at your expense).
