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Ignition Interlock Devices

Avoiding an Ignition Interlock License Revocation

In Massachusetts, an ignition interlock violation can result in a 10 year license revocation. To avoid this harsh penalty, it is critical to take steps to protect yourself from false readings and to be a responsible ignition interlock user. The Registry has been imposing license revocations for initial start violations and one of the ways …

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Registry Revokes for Initial Start Interlock Violations

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has recently started imposing 10-year license revocations for initial start ignition interlock violations. This is a drastic departure from the past practice of excusing these violations on the grounds that the program is working as intended. The purpose of the ignition interlock program is to separate drinking from driving …

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New York Ignition Interlock Requirements

The New York Ignition Interlock Device Law, known as “Leandra’s Law,” became effective on August 15, 2010. This followed the interlock requirements of Melanie’s Law in Massachusetts, which became effective on January 1, 2006. Leandra’s Law, like Melanie’s Law, was enacted to enhance public safety by increasing the penalties for drunk driving. The NY IID …

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Reasons for Failed Rolling Re-Tests in Massachusetts

Iignition Interlock Devices are not scientific test instruments and unlike breathalyzers, they do not use infrared spectrometry to determine breath alcohol levels. Instead, ignition interlock devices use less reliable fuel cell technology. Therefore, ignition interlock devices are susceptible to false positive alcohol readings and rolling re-test violations. Baked goods which are prepared with vanilla extract …

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Ignition Interlock Device Requirements in Massachusetts

Melanie’s Law requires a driver whose license was suspended due to a drug or alcohol program assignment or an OUI conviction to install an IID if his driving history included a prior assignment or conviction at the time he or she applied for reinstatement. When someone who has had his driver’s license suspended for an …

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Missed Interlock Service Visits

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles can impose severe penalties for missing Ignition Interlock Device Service Visits. Two missed Service visits can result in a 10 year license revocation and all IID users should be aware of this. A “service visit” is a mandatory visit by the Ignition Interlock program participant to the local representative …

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Driving without the Interlock Device

G.L. c. 90 § 24S makes it a felony criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle that was not equipped with a certified functioning ignition interlock device while the operator’s license has the “Z” ignition interlock restriction. Upon conviction, this crime carries a minimum mandatory 150-day jail sentence and a maximum sentence of up to …

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