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  Washington State Patrol title head Ignition Interlock Devices

This page contains information about ignition interlock breath alcohol devices certified by the Washington State Patrol. At the request of the state's municipal and district court judges, we have provided a list of manufacturers and devices as a public service.

Interlock device

Washington State's DUI laws and penalties have changed for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.

The new laws permit municipal and district court judges to impose additional sanctions on individuals who have been arrested for DUI of alcohol. This may include ordering some offenders to install an ignition interlock breath alcohol device on their cars.

The device, attached to the car's ignition system, requires the driver to blow into the device before starting the car. If alcohol is detected, the car won't start.


Manufacturers and Devices:

Each ignition interlock device model listed below is certified to be used in the state of Washington. Information about certification standards is available by writing to the Impaired Driving Unit, Washington State Patrol, 811 E. Roanoke, Seattle WA 98102.

NOTE: The Washington State Patrol does not endorse any manufacturers, dealers, or products. Their appearance on this page confirms only that the products have been certified by the Washington State Patrol and meet federal rules for breath alcohol ignition interlock devices.

Alco-Lock
1-877-256-9246
Autosense International
683 E Brokaw Rd, San Jose CA 95112

Draeger 35 30920 and Interlock XT
 1-800-977-0091
Draeger Safety Diagnotics Inc.,
4040 W Royal Lane, Suite 136
Irving TX 75063

Guardian Interlock 3050
1-800-499-0994
Guardian Interlock Systems
125 Church St, Suite 320,
Marietta GA 30060

Intoxalock 1001A
1-877-867-9888
Consumer Safety Technology Inc.,
10520 Hickman Road, Suite F
Des Moines, IA 50325

Lifesafer SC-100 and FC-100
1-800-328-9890
Lifesafer Interlock Inc.,
1908 Hudson Ave, Cincinatti, OH 45212

 

Able Ignition Interlock INC
Model SSI 1000 and SSI-20/20
1-800-880-3394
Smart Start Inc., 4850 Plaza Drive, Irving TX 75063


Links to laws and informative sites:

Revised Code of Washington
46.04.215 RCW - Ignition interlock device; Other biological or technical device; Definitions.
46.20.710 RCW - Ignition interlocks, biological, technical devices; Legislative findings.
46.20.740 RCW - Ignition interlocks, biological, technical devices; Notation on driver's license; Penalty.
46.20.750 RCW - Ignition interlocks, biological, technical devices; Assisting another in starting or operating; Penalty.
46.37.005 RCW - State patrol; Additional powers and duties.

Chapter 204-50 WAC
Ignition Interlock Breath Alcohol Devices.

Washington Traffic Safety Commission
Describes new DUI laws that took effect either June 1, 1998, or January 1, 1999; outlines cost and consequences associated with DUIs.

National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Type "interlock device" into their search feature.

 

 

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