Intoxalock Service Center: C and R Mechanics | Intoxalock (2024)

FAQs

Will I go to jail for failing interlock California? ›

You will not generally go to jail for failing interlock. However, if you drive a vehicle without an IID, you could face criminal charges that can result in jail time. In this situation, you need to reach out to a criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles immediately for a FREE case evaluation.

Hacking your device is tempting, but as you've likely realized by now, it's also impossible. The best way to get rid of your interlock is to complete the term mandated by the court successfully.

If You Need to Jump-Start Your Car

If your battery has died, and you need to jump-start your IID-equipped vehicle, it's possible, but you need to take a few extra steps. If your state allows it, disconnect the handset unit from the curly cord before you connect jumper cables or a charger to your battery.

Missing a calibration appointment can result in consequences such as device lockout, violations reported to monitoring authorities, or a missed appointment fee.

In the state of California, you are allowed five violations within a service period before your violation will result in a violation lockout. Once your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) goes into violation lockout, you will need to take your device to your nearest Smart Start service center for a calibration.

What Happens if You Fail an Interlock Test? You need to keep your BAC below 0.02% to pass the initial breath test. If you fail a breathalyzer in your car, your vehicle will not turn on and you'll have to wait sometime before you can take the test again.

02. Any sample over the limit results in a failed sample and a violation. The car won't start, and the driver will have to wait until their BrAC limit is under the legal threshold.

Your vehicle batter must remain charged at all times to accommodate your Intoxalock. If you don't drive regularly, it is critical that you start your vehicle at least four (4) separate days per week for at least five (5) minutes each to allow the battery to remain charged.

A Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device is a small device that is installed in a vehicle to prevent a driver from starting the engine if they have been drinking alcohol. The IID measures the alcohol level in the driver's breath, and if it detects that the level is above the legal limit, the engine will not start.

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How many failed attempts on Intoxalock? ›

If you fail a second time, the period you have to wait before trying again will be longer. In many states, the third attempt is your last chance. Pass the test and you can start the vehicle. Fail the breath test, and the device will lock you out permanently.

The answer to this very commonly asked question is an emphatic no. The camera on an interlock device is not capable of recording video; it is merely snapping a photo any time a person provides a breath sample.

Any sample over the limit results in a failed sample and a violation. The car won't start, and the driver will have to wait until their BrAC limit is under the legal threshold. All failed samples are reported, but next steps vary by state.

If you fail a breath test, the interlock will enter a temporary lockout period for the first failed BAC test. This lockout time is set by state regulation. If you fail the re-tests, your car may lock out for a longer period or need a reset and tow, depending on state law.

Each time you are convicted of a DUI in a ten-year period you will have to keep an IID in your vehicle for a longer period of time. You cannot get an IID removed for: One year for a second DUI conviction. Two years for a third DUI conviction.

Regardless of who blows into the device, it will lock-out your vehicle for a period of time if it detects alcohol on a user's breath. Another driver cannot un-lock the vehicle by immediately repeating the test. Additionally, fails on IID breath tests will be recorded and reported.