 Alaska
Ignition Interlock Information Provided by Tongass Substance Screening An Authorized Service Provider
for Dräger Safety
 The new Dräger XT was introduced in
2002 and is the newest, most state-ofthe
art Ignition Interlock on the market. |
Professional InstallationTongass Substance ScreeningTwo Service Locations 120 Charlanna Lake Rd Ketchikan, AK 99901 Jordan Creek Center 8800 Glacier Highway, Ste 102A Juneau, AK 99801 An Authorized Service Provider for Dräger Safety Contact our service representatives for an installation appointment. (907) 247-1431 Ketchikan (907) 503-8402 Juneau |
Required for All DUI Offenders Alaska law now dictates that persons ticketed under the Driving Under Influence law are required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on their vehicle. First time offenders are required to use the device for 12 months and second time offenders for 24 months. The courts may deduct the cost of the device from the original court fine. In some cases when a IID is installed the offender may receive a limited license when he may not have otherwise been eligible. How long will installation take? Most vehicles take approximately an hour to complete the installation of the ignition interlock device. Some newer models can take longer. The new Dräger XT was introduced in 2002 and is the newest, most state-ofthe art Ignition Interlock on the market. Dräger XT
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| What is an Ignition Interlock? An interlock is a breath alcohol analysis device that is installed in a motor vehicle. The interlock prevents an alcohol-impaired person from starting the motor vehicle. Retests are randomly required during operation of the vehicle. The interlock system records dates, times, test results, engine runs and engine offs. This data is provided to designated authorities and used to determine compliance with the interlock program. How often will the Interlock need to be monitored? Typically, the Interlock is monitored at the service center every sixty days. This monitoring and calibration check will take approximately fifteen minutes. What if I miss my monitoring appointment? State law requires that your device has to be serviced regularly. You will be required to bring the vehicle in for monitoring every sixty days. If you miss your appointment and are locked out, or your unit locks out due to violations, you will be required to tow the vehicle into the service center of your choice at your expense. There is a fee for missing your appointment. Will the unit shut off the engine? No. An Interlock does not shut off a vehicle’s engine or stop it abruptly in its tracks. If a retest is failed or if the retest is not presented when required, a violation will be recorded and the vehicle’s horn will sound and the lights may flash until either the breath test is passed or the vehicle is turned off by the driver. What if the vehicle stalls in traffic? The Interlock allows a free restart of two minutes. The vehicle can be restarted within this time without another breath test. |
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Contact our service representatives for an installation appointment. (907) 247-1431 Ketchikan (907) 503-8402 Juneau |
New Law Now in Effect
On Monday, June 16, Governor Palin signed HB19 into law. Here’s a summary of that law and a few FAQs.
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