1. Ignition Interlock
Separating Drinking From Driving®

2. What is an Ignition Interlock?
Referred to as BAIID, IID or Interlock - a device that interrupts the ignition of a vehicle, ultimately preventing the vehicle from starting
Similar to a breathalyzer or PBT that is utilized to determine a person’s breathe alcohol content, or BrAC level

3. What is the Purpose of an Ignition Interlock?
The IID’s objective is to determine whether or not the user providing the test contains alcohol in their system and if the sample is below a set-point. If so, then the vehicle is allowed to start.

4. Components of an IID

5. CAMERA
September 1, 2018:
PennDOT requires a camera be installed with Interlock
All certified vendors must be installing cameras

6. is giving the breath sample
Identify WHO
is giving the breath sample

7. Camera
Day time
Night time

8. Pennsylvania: 9 Approved Vendors

9. Anti-Circumvention Features
Face Proximity
Humidity
Pressure
IR Temperature 
Breath Temperature 
Breath Sample / Blow Pattern
Blow / Suck / Blow
Blow / Sharp Suck
Blow / Hum
Straight Hum
Straight Blow

10. List of approved Ignition Interlock Providers for Pennsylvania:
PA DUI Association
2413 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone:
padui.org
List of approved Ignition Interlock Providers for Pennsylvania:

11. AUGUST 25, 2017

12. DUI in PA… Act 33 – August 25, 2017 1st Offense Bill
New Interlock License – IILL
Shorter hard suspension time – 2nd or greater DUI’s
Interlock installed on ONLY 1 vehicle
Hardship exemptions eliminated
Compliance based removal process

13. EMPLOYMENT EXEMPTION
The Employment Exemption Affidavit allows an individual who holds an ignition interlock license to drive an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock for work purposes only.
The Employment Exemption Affidavit cannot be used:
• to drive a school bus, school vehicle, or a vehicle designed to transport more
than 15 passengers;
• if the employer-owned motor vehicle is owned by an entity which is wholly or
partially owned by the person holding the ignition interlock license.
• if the employer-owned vehicle is made available to the employee for personal use.
• by certified inspection mechanics to test drive customer vehicles.
The Employment Exemption Affidavit must be completed in its entirety and be in the driver’s possession while operating an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock. If driver does not have a completed Employment Exemption Affidavit in their possession they can be cited for driving without an ignition interlock.

14. Ignition Interlock Limited License

20. October 20, 2018

21. Clients no longer surrender their license in court
Client is convicted or enters ARD
Court sends conviction or ARD paperwork to PennDOT
PennDOT will issue a Notification of Suspension Letter
Includes instructions on surrendering license
Lists DATE that license will go suspended (60 Days)
Section 1540 (relating to surrender of license) requires the court or district attorney to inform the defendant, when convicted of an offense with a suspension of operating privilege, that their suspension will be effective within 60 days.

22. Interlock is an “option” for ARD
Interlock is an option, but not required
Notification of Suspension Letter from PennDOT
Ignition Interlock Limited License Petition & Process
Section 1556 (relating to ignition interlock limited license) allows an individual whose license has been suspended under §3870(d) (relating to accelerated rehabilitative disposition) to be eligible, but not required, to apply for and be issued an ignition interlock limited license.

23. Ignition Interlock Limited License Petition

24. Petitioning for Ignition Interlock Limited License:
PennDOT is notified of Conviction or ARD participation
PennDOT will mail a NOTIFICATION OF SUSPENSION letter to client
Once “Notification of Suspension” letter is received, client can call an Interlock Vendor to set up an installation appointment when eligible (see charts)
Client will need to fill out the DL-9108
Client will take the DL-9108SC (page 4) to Installation Appointment
Interlock Installation process is completed
Vendor’s PennDOT approved person verifies Interlock is installed, signs the DL-9108SC and /mail back to client
Client sends the completed DL-9108, DL-9108SC, other required forms & fees (see checklist) to PennDOT by CERTIFIED MAIL

25. Client Experience

26. INTERLOCK INSTALLATION
Client has someone with a valid license drive them to the Service Center (same person will drive home)
Client brings in all required documents
Client signs a lease, pays for installation and first month's lease fee
Client is trained on how interlock works and how to complete a test
Client is reminded that they cannot drive the interlock equipped vehicle until he/she is issued the Ignition Interlock Limited License or Restricted Interlock License

27. Monthly Service Process
First service MUST take place 30 days after Interlock is installed
After the 1st service, the client will need to return to the service center every 30 to 60 days to have their Interlock serviced
Service on average takes approximately minutes
Service includes download of the devices data, calibration of the Interlock unit and payment of the lease
Data recorded by the Interlock device goes through processing and generates a data report which is sent into PennDOT

28. Standard Event Report with Pictures

29. What Causes a Violation?
Ignoring a rolling test – displayed as a “Missed Test”
Providing a sample on an initial or rolling test that is not a pass -displayed as a “FAIL” or “VIOL”
Bypassing the device by starting your vehicle without providing a passing test - displayed as a “START VIOL”
Disconnecting the handset unit from the curly cord while the engine is on

30. PennDOT’s Regulations:
Violation Lockout (Early Recall)
Interlock pre-set with allowable number of violations based on state regulations:
3 Initial test violations
1 running retest violation
1 running retest skip
1 event of tampering
1 illegal start violation
90% full data logger memory
Any one or a combination of the above violations will result in the Interlock unit going into “early recall” and needing to get the unit RESET at the Service Location.

31. Environmental Alcohol The Myths vs. The Truths
Mouthwash
Air fresheners
Hand sanitizer
Cologne
Foods & drinks
Dissipation Rate
Consumed vs. Environmental
Demo (with spray)

32. EXAMPLE:
3 Initial Test Violations
Next Initial “Pass”

33. DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE End of Interlock Program
ARD Clients - The following incidents have not occurred in the prior 30 days
Non-ARD Clients – The following incidents have not occurred in the prior 60 days
____ 1. An attempt to start the vehicle with a breath alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more,
not followed within 10 minutes by a subsequent attempt with a breath alcohol
concentration lower than 0.08%.
____ 2. Failure to take or pass any required retest.
____ 3. Failure of the driver to appear at the ignition interlock system vendor when required
for maintenance, repair, calibration, monitoring, inspection or replacement of the
device such that the ignition interlock system no longer functions as required under
subsection (h).

34. CONTACTS PA DUI Association: PennDOT:
PA DUI or (717)
PennDOT:

35. CONTACT Kathleen Riley Judicial Services Liaison
Pennsylvania & West Virginia
Smart Start, Inc. Cell:  (717)