How much does Ignition interlock cost?

$70 for installation, $67.50 for monthly monitoring and calibration and a $100 refundable deposit or $5 monthly insurance charge. Source: Interlock Systems of Florida; Interlock Group of Florida; State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Who installs the Ignition Interlock device?

The vendor for South Florida counties is Interlock Systems of Florida. 1-866-837-8646. The vendor for North Florida counties is Interlock Group of Florida. 1-800-728-7396.

Can a person start drinking after the car with an Ignition Interlock gets started?

Re-tests are required as long as the engine is running. The re-test is random and if it's not taken or alcohol is detected above a preset limit, an alarm is activated and remains on until the driver passes the breath test or pulls over and shuts off the engine.

What stops someone else from starting the car with an Interlock for a drunk?

Nothing but it's not a simple exhale, most people have to be trained to use the device.

What happens if a person who has been drinking tries to start a car with Ignition Interlock?

If the alcohol level exceeds .05 the driver cannot start the car for five minutes. Two .05 or above readings in a three-hour period causes the 30 minute lockout. The data from the the breath tests are reported to the state.

How does Ignition Interlock Work?

The driver breathes into the device. If it detects a blood alcohol concentration over a pre-set limit the car will not start.

What is an ignition interlock device?

An ignition interlock device is an in-car alcohol breath screening device installed near the drivers seat and connected to the vehicle's ignition system.

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