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New York DUI blood alcohol test

Reader’s Question:

I’m very much curious about this ignition interlock device because my boyfriend has one in his car. What does it do and are all DUI offenders in New York required to have this kind of device installed in their cars?

Joanne

Brooklyn, NY

An ignition interlock device is a mechanism that measures blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This device requires a person to blow into a breathalyzer and pass the breath test so that the vehicle will start. The ignition interlock device will not allow the car from turning over and starting if alcohol is detected on the breath.

In the state of New York, not all convicted of DUI are required to have an ignition interlock device in their vehicles, but a bill has been passed that expands the ignition interlock program of the state. This would actually give judges more power to impose ignition interlocks on drivers convicted of DUI. More specifically, this DUI law in New York will make drivers convicted of aggravated DUI much more subject to being required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles. Judges would have the discretion to order ignition interlocks on other DUI offenders.