Ignition Interlock Separating Drinking From Driving
What is an Ignition Interlock? Referred to as BAIID, IID or Interlock - a device that interrupts the ignition of a vehicle, ultimately preventing the vehicle from starting Similar to a breathalyzer or PBT that is utilized to determine a person s breathe alcohol content, or BrAC level
What is the Purpose of an Ignition Interlock? The IID s objective is to determine whether or not the user providing the test contains alcohol in their system and if the sample is below a set-point. If so, then the vehicle is allowed to start. User Blows into the HEAD Head analyzes -PASS Relay allows vehicle to start Driver starts vehicle
Components of an IID
CAMERA September 1, 2018: PennDOT requires a camera be installed with Interlock All certified vendors must be installing cameras
Identify WHO is giving the breath sample
Camera Day time Night time
Pennsylvania: 9 Approved Vendors
Anti-Circumvention Features Face Proximity Humidity Pressure IR Temperature Breath Temperature Breath Sample / Blow Pattern Blow / Suck / Blow Blow / Sharp Suck Blow / Hum Straight Hum Straight Blow
PA DUI Association 2413 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717-238-4354 padui.org List of approved Ignition Interlock Providers for Pennsylvania:
AUGUST 25, 2017
DUI in PA Act 33 August 25, 2017 1st Offense Bill New Interlock License IILL Shorter hard suspension time 2 nd or greater DUI s Interlock installed on ONLY 1 vehicle Hardship exemptions eliminated Compliance based removal process
EMPLOYMENT EXEMPTION The Employment Exemption Affidavit allows an individual who holds an ignition interlock license to drive an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock for work purposes only. The Employment Exemption Affidavit cannot be used: to drive a school bus, school vehicle, or a vehicle designed to transport more than 15 passengers; if the employer-owned motor vehicle is owned by an entity which is wholly or partially owned by the person holding the ignition interlock license. if the employer-owned vehicle is made available to the employee for personal use. by certified inspection mechanics to test drive customer vehicles. The Employment Exemption Affidavit must be completed in its entirety and be in the driver s possession while operating an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock. If driver does not have a completed Employment Exemption Affidavit in their possession they can be cited for driving without an ignition interlock.
Ignition Interlock Limited License
DUI OFFENSES OFFENSE NUMBER Suspension Length Eligible for Early Interlock When Eligible INTERLOCK PERIOD First NONE N/A N/A N/A Gen Imp Second 12 Months Yes After 6 Months 1 Year Third or Subsequent 12 Months Yes After 6 Months High Rate Minor School/CDL Vehicles Highest Rate Gen Imp -Refusal Controlled Substances First 12 Months Yes Immediately 1 Year Second 12 Months Yes After 6 Months 1 Year Third 18 Months Yes After 9 Months 1 Year Fourth or Subsequent 18 Months Yes After 9 Months 1 Year First 12 Months Yes Immediately 1 Year Second 18 Months Yes After 9 Months 1 Year Third or Subsequent 18 Months Yes After 9 Months 1 Year ARD Offenses N/A N/A NO N/A N/A OTHER SUSPENSION OFFENSES OFFENSE NUMBER SUSPENSION LENGTH ELIGIBLE FOR Early INTERLOCK WHEN ELIGIBLE INTERLOCK PERIOD Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing for Violation of 3802 Ignition Interlock Violations under 3808 First 12 Months Yes After 6 months 1 Year Second (or prior conviction for DUI) 18 Months Yes After 9 Months 1 Year First N/A N/A N/A 1 Year (from conviction) Second or Subsequent 1 Year No N/A 1 Year Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing for Violation of 1543(b)(1.1) or Igntion Interlock Violation of 3808(a)(2) First Second or Subsequent 6 Months (If no suspension for 3802 imposed) 6 Months (If no suspension for 3802 imposed) IILL Recalled No 6 Months 1 Year No 6 Months 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Limited License Petition
Petitioning for Ignition Interlock Limited License: License is surrendered (Court, Driver s License Center or mailed to PennDOT) PennDOT is notified of Conviction PennDOT will mail a NOTIFICATION OF SUSPENSION letter to client Once Notification of Suspension letter is received, client can call an Interlock Vendor to set up an installation appointment when eligible (see charts) Client will need to fill out the DL-9108 Client will take the DL-9108SC (page 4) to Installation Appointment Interlock Installation process is completed Vendor s PennDOT approved person verifies Interlock is installed, signs the DL-9108SC and email/mail back to client Client sends the completed DL-9108, DL-9108SC, other required forms & fees (see checklist) to PennDOT by CERTIFIED MAIL
Client Experience
INTERLOCK INSTALLATION Client has someone with a valid license drive them to the Service Center (same person will drive home) Client brings in all required documents Client signs a lease, pays for installation and first months lease fee Client is trained on how interlock works and how to complete a test Client is reminded that they cannot drive the interlock equipped vehicle until he/she is issued the Ignition Interlock Limited License or Restricted Interlock License
Monthly Service Process First service MUST take place 30 days after Interlock is installed After the 1 st service, the client will need to return to the service center every 30 to 60 days to have their Interlock serviced Service on average takes approximately 10-15 minutes Service includes download of the devices data, calibration of the Interlock unit and payment of the lease Data recorded by the Interlock device goes through processing and generates a data report which is sent into PennDOT
Standard Event Report with Pictures
Standard Event Report with Pictures
What Causes a Violation? Ignoring a rolling test displayed as a Missed Test Providing a sample on an initial or rolling test that is not a pass -displayed as a FAIL or VIOL Bypassing the device by starting your vehicle without providing a passing test - displayed as a START VIOL Disconnecting the handset unit from the curly cord while the engine is on
PennDOT s Regulations: Violation Lockout (Early Recall) Interlock pre-set with allowable number of violations based on state regulations: 3 Initial test violations 1 running retest violation 1 running retest skip 1 event of tampering 1 illegal start violation 90% full data logger memory Any one or a combination of the above violations will result in the Interlock unit going into early recall and needing to get the unit RESET at the Service Location.
EXAMPLE: 3 Initial Test Violations Next Initial Pass
Environmental Alcohol The Myths vs. The Truths Environmental Alcohol Mouthwash Air fresheners Hand sanitizer Cologne Foods & drinks Dissipation Rate Consumed vs. Environmental Demo (with spray)
October 20, 2018
Clients will surrender their license to PennDOT Client is convicted in Court Court sends conviction to PennDOT PennDOT will issue a Notification of Suspension Letter Includes instructions on surrendering license Lists DATE that license will go suspended (60 Days) Section 1540 (relating to surrender of license) requires the court or district attorney to inform the defendant, when convicted of an offense with a suspension of operating privilege, that their suspension will be effective within 60 days.
Interlock is an option for ARD Interlock is an option, but not required Notification of Suspension Letter from PennDOT Ignition Interlock Limited License Petition & Process Section 1556 (relating to ignition interlock limited license) allows an individual whose license has been suspended under 3870(d) (relating to accelerated rehabilitative disposition) to be eligible, but not required, to apply for and be issued an ignition interlock limited license.
CONTACTS PA DUI Association: 1-800-62-PA DUI or (717) 238-4354 https://padui.org PennDOT: 1-800-932-4600 http://www.dmv.pa.gov