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What is an interlock system on a car?

I recently got a DUI, and now the state is requiring an interlock system. What is an interlock device?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s pretty standard after a DUI.
Also known as an ignition interlock device, or IID, an interlock system is a device connected to your car’s ignition system. It can check for alcohol on your breath, and you must register all zeros for the ignition system to work. This is typically installed for first or second time
DUIs
offenders in most states.
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