Enhanced Interlock Technology Purpose statement: To develop a guidance document for state administrators on various enhanced technological additions to the ignition interlock device that will assist in the evaluation of their respective programs. Overview: There are many issues to consider when contemplating any technology enhancements to ignition interlocks. These include the following items: - Identify all impacted stakeholders - Costs for both clients and manufacturers o Manufacturers charging clients for swapping to a device with enhancements o Manufacturers will have more input costs with some enhancements Cellular subscription for GPS Longer installation and calibration times - Implementation of the new technology o Roll out gradually o Set date - Increased burden on law enforcement, monitoring agencies, and state program managers - Laws surrounding privacy issues - Additional training for clients, law enforcement and program monitors - Certification process for enhancements - Impact on highway safety Enhancements covered in this document include camera units, GPS reporting, real-time reporting and dual use devices.
Camera Units Ignition interlock cameras are a camera which is either attached to the windshield of the vehicle or part of the handset. The camera operates in all lighting conditions. It should produce a quality of photo where the operator can be identified. The view range should allow for differing postures of drivers. Confirmation of person Privacy issues regarding Level of privacy protection submitting breath sample Tool in tampering investigations Tool in probation violation investigations In combination with GPS technology, tool in license restriction violations Serves as a deterrent to circumvention Facial detection during violations scope of camera view Extra cost to offender and interlock service provider Data storage and data download times Increased time to monitor interlock requirements Additional state oversight due to additional interlock functionality issues Applicable laws related to circumvention for vehicle occupants Determining which interlock events require a photo to be taken Leniency provided for failed tests followed by a passing test when camera confirms client submitted both Restrictions on where camera can be mounted on windshield or allowing a camera in the handset Develop laws to define and punishment for camera tampering Example of a well-aimed camera mounted on the driver s side windshield:
GPS Reporting Global Positioning System technology can be either through a cellular subscription or satellite usage. Reporting can be latitude and longitude coordinates, pin maps, estimated locations or any combination of those three. Ability to charge clients in tampering investigations Extra cost to offender and interlock service provider Determining when to collect GPS coordinates Tool in probation violation Privacy of client Restrictions for investigative investigations In combination with camera technology, tool in license restriction violations Used for real-time reporting State specific legality for tracking citizens use of GPS coordinates Format of reporting locations Restrictions on where GPS can be mounted Develop laws to define and punishment for GPS tampering Example of a GPS log: Example of an estimated location:
Example of a pin map:
Real-Time Reporting Real-time reporting refers to the reporting of specific violations directly to law enforcement as near as possible to the event. For example, if a driver blows over.08 for two consecutive random retests, then the manufacturer is responsible for initiating a call to the designated authorities. This technology requires the use of real-time GPS in order for authorities can locate and track the vehicle. Catch DUI or probation violations as they are occurring Reduce impaired driving collisions Expedite probation violations to the court through quicker identification Increased burden on law enforcement and community centers Increased liability for law enforcement, probation officers, and state program managers Extra cost to offender and interlock service provider Extra workload placed on monitoring agency Trigger level for reporting Infrastructure level for handling the reporting Restrictions for investigative use of real-time reporting Training development for law enforcement, monitoring agencies, and state program managers
Dual Use Devices Dual use devices can be used for both in-home in-vehicle breath testing. The device has options for sensing when it is in proximity to the vehicle on its own or the client plugging the device into a receptacle in the vehicle. This is a developing area of technology with the growth of 24/7 monitoring programs. Can be used for 24/7 program Possibly easier to have others Develop laws to address any monitoring One fee for clients Only one device for clients to learn test when driving Proximity technology for knowing when the device is in a vehicle Photo quality limitations on hand held device cameras Not covered in NHTSA specifications Data storage Separating home from vehicle data automatically for different purposes camera limitations Develop laws specific to tampering with dual use devices May require dual program specific development February 2016