Once you have been arrested for driving under the influence, you could be facing serious consequences that could include license suspension. However, if you are eligible to have an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle, you will be allowed to keep your license and continue driving.

An ignition interlock device or an IID is an effective way to allow previous DUI offenders the privilege of driving. To start the vehicle, the driver must blow into the IID and have it register at or below the predetermined blood alcohol level; these test results are then periodically sent to the District Attorney for review. Once you are allowed to use an IID, you must show proof of installation to your local DMV.

Several DUI offenders in Turlock found out just how important it is to provide this proof. According to the Modest Bee, Turlock officers visited 116 high-risk DUI offenders, 29 of which were in violation. Out of all of these, 6 were in compliance and 22 had their licenses suspended. One individual resisted officers and was booked in jail on an obstruction charge and had his license suspended.

If you were arrested for driving under the influence, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys to find out more information about ignition interlock devices.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 3:08 PM | Permalink

If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Alameda or Tulare counties after July 1 you will have to install an ignition interlock device on your car. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill into law stating his hopes to deter driving under the influence. Those convicted of first offense DUIs out of the pilot counties after July 1 will have to install a device which requires you to blow into a tube in order for the car to start. This test program is slated to last through 2015 and will be evaluated at that time. The cost of installing the ignition interlock device will be $75 or more with monthly maintenance fees of $50 or more. Most people will have to pay full cost with some exceptions for low income clients. If you have been arrested in one of the pilot counties you are likely going to be subject to this new law. The harsh ignition interlock requirement on first offenders is required for 5 months and for a second offender 12 months. To find out more about this law and other changes effective July 1, 2010 call our team of qualified DUI defense lawyers at 888-444-7210.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 6:14 PM | Permalink