This July, a new law will go into affect in California that will require DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device. While it is only being tested in a few counties ( Alameda , Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Tulare ) chances are this law will be statewide very soon. You may have guessed the big supporters of this law – folks in the MADD organization and other similar organizations. However, this law is also supported by many who have been convicted of DUI and, under this new law, will be able to continue to drive to work, childcare and other responsibilities.
This law is going to affect a lot of California drivers in their day-to-day lives. Many drivers who use an interlock complain of the hassle. You have to blow into it every time you start your car, plus many interlocks require rolling retests while you’re on the road. You have to take your car in to have them recalibrated and you have to teach anyone who drives your car how to use the device. It’s definitely more of an inconvenience than it was before the device. However, at least you are still driving! Continue reading
