Ignition Interlock Devices In Georgia DUI Cases

In Georgia DUI Cases, Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) may be required for certain DUI defendants with prior convictions or license suspensions on their record.  Whether an IID will be a condition of your probation is in the sole discretion of the court. The IID device will be installed on all vehicles the DUI offender owns and operates on a regular basis. IID's MUST be installed for the requisite time period, or the Georgia DUI offender's driving privliges will not be reinstated.

The basics of ingition interlock installation and operation in Gerogia

The IID will be installed will remain on the vehicle for the entire time it is required. Any person who wishes to operate the vehicle must use the device in order to start it. Random breath samples are required periodically while the car is in motion to prevent a sober friend from starting the vehicle. Failure to provide a sample or a sample over the requisite BAC level (.05) will result in the sounding of alarms. Three minutes will be allowed between sample and alarm - thus if it is unsafe to provide the sample while driving, the driver will be given enough time to safely manuevor off the roadway to blow into the device before the alarm will sound. The device will never immobilize the vehicle, so that accidents may be prevented. IID's are designed to prevent any tampering. Attempts to tamper or circumvent the device will result in imposition of further penalties.

Employer owned vehicles and ignition interlock devices in Georgia.

Employees who must drive a company car in the scope of their employment may operate an employer-owned vehicle so long as the employer is notified of the IID requirement and proof of notification is kept in the vehicle.

IID's are installed at designated ignition interlock service centers. The DUI offender is responsible to pay the cost of installation, as well as the monthly payments.  Offenders who are unable to afford it may petition the court to work out an alternative payment schedule.

For more information on ignition interlock devices and how they may affect your case, contact an experienced Gerogia DUI attorney in your area.