Monitech
North Carolina's leading Ignition Interlock provider
Many thousands of drivers in the US have an ignition interlock installed in their vehicle. An ignition interlock, or car breathalyzer, prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver has been drinking. The vast majority of these drivers have an interlock because a court or DMV have ordered one after a DUI offense. But a …
If you are required to have an ignition interlock installed, you probably have an idea of what will happen when you come in for installation. A device will be wired into your car which will prevent it from starting if your breath registers alcohol above a certain level. There is another part of having an …
If someone asked you to look around and try to pick out the stereotypical drunk driver, you’d have a pretty hard time. That’s because there isn’t one. Anyone, from the mom who lives next door to the grandfather who runs the local store, can make the choice to drink and drive. That’s why you’d be …
There are a lot of reasons why drinking and driving is still a problem in the United States, including law enforcement not having the resources to stop all those who get behind the wheel while drunk to lawyers having the time to compile the evidence and push through the paperwork required to prosecute the cases. …
Today’s short but sweet (and hilarious) post comes to us from fellow ignition interlock provider, LifeSafer. Though hard to believe, apparently some fun people in Germany filmed a fake newsreel feature about a gadget that would detect alcohol on the breath and prevent a person from driving. In other words, an ignition interlock spoof. Let your …
Ignition interlocks are installed through a vehicle’s electrical system. But every vehicle is different. Trucks are different from sedans, which are different from hybrid cars. Even different editions of the same car can be different. For example, let’s say a particular make and model was released in 2007. Then in 2010, a newer version was released. Even though from the outside the two …
The ignition interlock industry is always looking to utilize the latest technologies to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of the interlock device. It’s the goal of interlock providers to ensure that program participants are discouraged from attempting to drink and drive and are caught if they try to circumvent the program. A couple additions to some …
Did you know that Monitech has its own YouTube channel? Videos are a lot more fun than long columns of text, and the great thing about our videos is that they explain everything you need to know about interlocks in convenient 1-8 minute clips. Whether you’re looking for an in-depth breakdown of our devices and …
