Car Breathalyzers

Car Breathalyzers

The term “car breathalyzer” is often used interchangeably with ignition interlock device. However, most people reserve the term car breathalyzer for devices outside the state-mandated ignition interlocking devices. These devices can be portable, much like what police officers use. Like the ignition interlock device, you blow into the device and it detects if there is alcohol in your breath.

The car breathalyzer uses infrared spectroscopy technology. This technology is more accurate than the fuel cell technology used in ignition interlocking devices.

Why are Car Breathalyzers and Ignition Locks Used?

1) Car breathalyzers and ignition locks are used to ensure the driver does not bring a bottle into the car. By asking for random breath samples while driving, drivers who would drink inside the car are dissuaded.

2) It is a legal requirement in most states to have ignition interlocking devices in a car following a DUI (driving under the influence) or a DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction.

3) In the U.S., all states had laws permitting the imposition of ignition interlocking devices as sentencing alternatives as of 2012. The device ensures that you cannot drive if you are drunk.

4) You could install an ignition lock or use a car breathalyzer to ensure that your teenagers do not drive under the influence.

5) If you are in the habit of drinking one too many, you do not have to wait to be charged with DUI or DWI to install an ignition lock device or to use a car breathalyzer. You could be saving your life or the lives of your relatives or friends with these devices. This will also help you prevent a DUI or DWI charge that has financial penalties, jail time, and suspension of your driver’s license as penalties.