Search Results for: ignition interlock

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For over four years now in California, ignition interlock installations are required after an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol (even  for first-time offenses) if the driver wants to avoid a temporary suspension of his or her license to drive and mandatory for almost all D.U.I. convictions. The ignition interlock law has been […]

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  Last year saw a new law passed that will require most DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock (IID) device on their vehicle, even first-time DUI offenders. The law is scheduled to go into effect in 2019 and it is anticipated that it will decrease the number of drunk drivers on the road. The […]

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NEW LAW WILL REQUIRE IGNITION INTERLOCKING DEVICES FOR MOST DUI OFFENSES A new law, scheduled to go into effect across the state on January 1, 2019, will put ignition interlock devices (IID) in almost every vehicle driven by someone who was convicted of drunk driving. IIDs are akin to a breathalyzer installed in a vehicle. […]

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An Ignition Interlock Device, or IID, is an option/sentence alternative, for people who have been convicted of driving under the influence. The IID is a small device, similar to a Breathalyzer that attaches to the steering column of a car. The purpose of the device is to measure whether or not a person has been […]

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According to a study done in Massachusetts, drivers who are forced to use an ignition interlock device on their car following their second DUI conviction are far less likely to suffer rearrest. Typically, DUI drivers who are on probation must blow into the device in order to start their car. The device registers any measurable […]

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As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly invades our everyday lives, it should be no surprise that AI is being used to tackle driving under the influence (DUI). An Israeli company, CorrActions, has developed a product that detects driver distraction and impairment. The product, Driver NeuroMonitoring System, utilizes AI software that can detect the driver’s cognitive distraction […]

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As the holiday season approaches, celebrations across California often involve gatherings where alcohol consumption is common. While the festive spirit is in the air, it’s crucial to understand the legal implications of driving under the influence (DUI) during this period. Here’s a guide to help you navigate through the legal intricacies that come with a […]

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In California, many convictions can be “expunged.” (The common term most people use is “expungement,” but it’s not actually an expungement, as will be clear as you read further.) In most cases, an individual (defendant) convicted of DUI will be eligible to petition the court for this relief. Upon a successful petition, the court permits […]

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Whether you think this is a good thing or another step towards a “Big Brother” future, there is an effort to make drunk driving detection a standard feature in all new cars.  New technologies allow impaired driving detection through sensors that can monitor the driver’s eye movement as well as touch and breath sensors that […]

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If you are convicted on a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) violation in California, you will be required to attend DUI classes as part of your sentence. The court may also order additional terms of your DUI probation such as attending AA meetings or community service. Failure to abide by the […]