You may not know it, but ignition interlock devices are required even for fist time 
offenders if your blood alcohol level is above a certain limit. But what happens if you have the device installed and when you breathe into the device, you fail the test?
Ignition interlock violation consequences. Your ignition interlock device is designed to prevent you from driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is anticipated that you will never drive under the influence again but judgment can be cloudy after you have been drinking.
Your ignition interlock device is designed to prevent you from driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is anticipated that you will never drive under the influence again but judgment can be cloudy after you have been drinking. You should know that while the ignition interlock device is installed in your vehicle you are responsible for every test result that is registered on your device, including tests that are taken by other individuals who drive your car. You will be required to submit to rolling retests throughout your drive, and if you do not complete those tests or you fail a retest it will be logged for the state or DMV to see.
When you first try to start your vehicle you will be required to submit a breath sample to the ignition interlock device. Once the device determines you are not under the influence of alcohol you will be allowed to start your car. If the device determines you have alcohol on your breath your vehicle will not start. If you are worried this a false positive, wait a few minutes and swish some water in your mouth to be sure you are giving a clean sample. If you have been drinking you should know this result will be logged. The consequences for your violation will vary from state to state. These violations can range from extending the length of time you are required to have your device installed to paying a fine. Check with your state laws to know for sure what your penalties could be.
Once you have completed your test and your car starts, you are not finished. Your ignition interlock device will continue to operate and will require rolling retests throughout your drive. You will have a window of time to complete the rolling retest before it logs it as a violation. If you do not take the test the system will log it as a violation and report it. If you do take the test and you fail it will also be logged as a violation. Either way your car could have a number of responses to the failed test. One thing is for sure, the failed retest will not force your car to stop. Failed retests may have no affect on your car, or it could make your horn being honking, and flashing your lights until the car is turned off. This done to draw attention to your vehicle so potentially a police officer could pull you over. No matter what, your vehicle will not just turn off as that would be unsafe for the roadways.
Ignition Interlock Device Fees:
•First IID Violation Appointment Fee = $25.00
•IID Case Management Appointment Fee = $55.00
•IID Case Management Missed Appointment Fee = $55.00
•IID Monthly Appointment Fee = $25.00
•IID Monthly Missed Appointment Fee = $25.00
Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.
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