In New Jersey if you are convicted of a DUI/DWI; you now face having to install an Interlock device on your vehicle. The Interlock device is required for those drivers that are convicted of multiple DUI/DWI offenses, for refusal (to take breathalyzer) and for first time DUI/DWI convictions where the offender blows a .15 or higher.
What is an interlock device? - The interlock is a computer-type device that is installed on the vehicle by a licensed N.J. technician. A person who wishes to start a vehicle equipped with the device must blow a breath sample into it. If the device detects a BAC level of .05% or greater, it will not permit the vehicle to start for 1 hour. The device also requires periodic samples while the vehicle is being driven. If the device detects a BAC of .05% or greater, it will emit a loud noise and sound the vehicle's horn non-stop in an effort to persuade the driver to pull over. Once the vehicle is turned off, it will not restart for an hour. The data on the device must be downloaded every 60-days by the technician for filing with the MVC. At that time, the driver can normally pay the maintenance fee. Special discounts are required for poor people. How Much Does An Ignition Interlock Cost? Ignition interlocks are sold or rented by private companies authorized or licensed by the state. Renting an ignition interlock device generally costs between $70 and $100 per month, plus tax, and installing one can cost as much as $100 to $200. You are expected to pay these costs, along with any maintenance expenses, and fees for downloading the records the device stores. You might also be required to return occasionally to the location where you rented the equipment to have these stored records downloaded and the device reset, in order to continue driving.
If you are facing a DWI/DUI charge and face the Interlock device call Riviere Cresci & Singer LLC; speak to an attorney about your situation.
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