Tools of the Trade. Victoria Hauan, Impaired Driving Program Manager, Office of Traffic Safety

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1 Tools of the Trade Victoria Hauan, Impaired Driving Program Manager, Office of Traffic Safety

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3 An ignition interlock is a device installed in a vehicle that requires a breath sample from the driver before the car will start. If the breath alcohol content of the driver is above the set point, usually.02, it will not start. Rolling Retest ensures driver remains alcohol free. Fuel cell technology is state of the art, alcohol specific as in evidential breath testing devices

4 All devices have a breath presentation pattern as an anti circumvention technique Accurate & timely offender management strategies are the most important characteristics of an effective interlock program. Challenges: resource limitation and gaps in regulatory & statutory authority. Offenders who accumulate program violations referred to treatment provider.

5 All devices record the following information Any efforts to disable the device Date / Time of vehicle use Pass / Fail records BrAC Levels Start and Stopping of vehicle engine Service reminders Lock Out Mode Date service performed every 30 days

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7 Start Up Random Night.048 BrAC

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9 GPS CELL TECHNOLOGY Real Time Data Ignition Interlock Devices IID Home Devices

10 Fees are borne by the offender Installation fee: FREE from some vendors Monthly fee $60 80 Cost is roughly $2 3 a day Interlock Indigent Fund would eliminate hardship issue of current ineffective law. could possibly be established with NAC. Eligibility criteria: i.e. tied to food stamps or proof of income/expenses

11 1. All offender mandatory interlock legislation (implemented in 25 states; (Maryland and Vermont are preparing to sign into law making the total 27 states). 2. Mandatory interlock for high BAC offenders and repeat offenders. 3. Requiring use of camera and/or GPS. 4. Use of compliance based removal (so offender must complete 3 6 months without violation before device is removed).

12 5. Permitting DUI offenders to drive with interlock (reduced or non existent license suspension period to avoid drivers learning to drive unlicensed). 6. Having a designated state fund to support program administration, vendor oversight and indigent offenders (usually supported by fees).

13 Emma s Law: MADD South Carolina signed into law April 30, 2014 All Offenders with BAC of.15 or greater mandated to get Interlock for 6 months Noah s Law: named after Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta: Law passed on last day of Maryland Legislative session March 2016, with MADD s help

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16 An estimated 499,000 interlocks installed Source: Traffic Injury Research Foundation

17 Texas college student drives Barbie Jeep around campus after DWI arrest at 5 mph

18 State officials estimate more than 180,000 Californians have had their driver s licenses or privileges suspended for DUI and more than 70,000 of them continued driving or 38% Studies show that 50 to 75 percent of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive even while their license is suspended. City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pinkerton Investigative Services Monitored 57 suspended drivers. Observations included two four hour periods during suspension (one weekday morning, one Friday/Saturday evening). 50 of the 57 suspended drivers were observed driving or 88% drove while suspended.

19 Nevada DUI Arrests Source: Criminal Repository Total DUI arrests Jan Dec st Offense Basic DUI Arrests All repeat offender DUI arrests (all 2+ offenders Convictions: % Total DUI arrests Jan Aug st Offense Basic DUI Arrests All repeat offender DUI arrests (all 2+ offenders Convictions %

20 Current Ignition Interlock Laws have stopped more than 1.77 Million attempts to drive drunk (.08 or above) Reduction in recidivism among first and repeat offenders Maintain driving privileges CDC Study shows 70% of public supports all Offenders laws Predictor of future DUI behavior Cost Effectiveness

21 Certify Service Centers Initial Certification Application and Site Visit Annual or Semi Annual site inspection Certify Ignition Interlock Technicians Criminal History / Background Check Annual Knowledge Exam 80% score to pass

22 Drager(800) Smart Start (800) Intoxalock (877) Alcohol Detection Systems(866) Interlock manufacturers are certified by the Nevada Committee on Testing for Intoxication. Manufacturers contract with local auto audio retailers, dealers or garages to install and maintain the devices. Motorists who are subject to an interlock order should contact the manufacturers for the nearest service providers.

23 Victoria Hauan Impaired Driving Program Manager Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Carson City

24 To authorize funds for Federal aid highway, public transportation and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. Ignition Interlock Law: The term ignition interlock law means a law enacted by a State that requires throughout the State the installation of an ignition interlock device, for a minimum of 6 months, on each motor vehicle operated by an individual who is convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence.

25 32% of all fatality collisions in the United States involve an Impaired Driver Senior Prom 2010 Roughly a third of all drivers arrested or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) are repeat offenders. And those drivers are 40 percent more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those without prior DUI convictions.

26 Certified to NHTSA Standards in a laboratory Committee on Testing for Intoxication Administrative Rules

27 205. Tue 05/31/11 01:53:16 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:01:58 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:06:01 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:15:17 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:25:33 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:36:58 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:48:56 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 02:55:35 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 03:03:30 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 03:25:27 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 03:30:17 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 03:47:10 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 03:58:03 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:03:53 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:12:24 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:18:45 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:26:45 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:30:06 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:34:31 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:39:09 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:46:47 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:53:32 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 04:56:54 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 05:00:14 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 05:03:36 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 05:06:59 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 22:05:02 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 22:08:28 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 22:11:50 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 22:15:37 FAILED BAC= Tue 05/31/11 22:23:03 FAILED BAC= Alcohol Failures in 24 HRS $100, 000 DUI Warrants

28 Penalties for Tampering with or Circumventing Ignition Interlock Devices: Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, July 2015 Only Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas have no penalties in statute. Most states: Serious misdemeanor: includes Jail time ranging from 3 mo 1 yr in jail and/or fines ranging from $220 $2,000 in Oregon to $10,000 in Alaska Extended duration of the interlock requirement