What is the IID? (Wisconsin)
An IID is a breath alcohol test instrument mounted in an automobile, designed to allow a vehicle’s ignition switch to start the engine only when a driver’s breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) is below a predetermined alcohol set point. When the BrAC is at or above the alcohol set point, the device prevents the driver from starting the car. In Wisconsin, that alcohol set point is 0.02 g/210L. While several manufacturers in the
United States produce IIDs, only three devices are currently approved for use in the state: semiconductor models produced by Guardian Interlock Systems and Lifesaver Interlock, Inc. and a fuel cell device Manufactured by Consumer Safety Technology (CST). The IID is approximately hand-sized. Pictured below are several IID models:
November 6th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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November 6th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
[...] admin wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhen the BrAC is at or above the alcohol set point, the device prevents the driver from starting the car. In Wisconsin, that alcohol set point is 0.02 g/210L. While several manufacturers in the United States produce IIDs, … [...]
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