Alcohol Interlock Program – What is it?
The Interlock an electronic device, which is wired to the ignition and prevents a vehicle from staring unless the driver passes a breath test.
The Alcohol Interlock Program is designed to allow convicted drink drivers to continue to legally drive after serving a short period of disqualification. The exact period of disqualification will vary depending on the offence charged.
Do I have to take part in the Interlock Program?
Some offences attract a Mandatory Interlock participation period. You may be have to participate in the program if you have been convicted of one of the following offences:
- Novice / Special Range / Low Range PCA / Mid Range PCA (if you have previously been convicted of a PCA or another major offence within the last five years.)
- High-range PCA;
- Any of the above, if you have previously been convicted of a PCA offence at all, or within the last five years.
How Does the Interlock Device Work?
Once the order is made by Court for you to take part in the Interlock Program, an RMS approved Interlock Device is fitted to your car, at your expense. Each time you wish to start the car, you need to pass a breath test. If you are over the legal limit, the engine simply will not start.
The device is also programmed to require retests to be taken at random intervals to prevent you from having someone else provide a sample on your behalf.
Should you fail a retest the interlock device may be programmed to sound an alarm of both horn and lights until the ignition is turned off. A breath test is then required to restart the car.
The interlock device is also programmed to immobilise the vehicle in response to failed breath tests.
Did you Know?
The device records all failed attempts to start the car, and the data is monitored regularly. Repeat failed attempts may result in alcohol counselling or cancellation of the Interlock program
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