Key Features for Ignition Interlock Programs

This report describes an effort to document alcohol ignition interlock programs in the United States in order to highlight those programs or program features that are believed to be best able to serve traffic safety interests. Information has been gathered on important interlock program features together with some recommendations for States to consider as programs are developed. This publication reflects information of the time it was written. Therefore, some statements may be outdated. In addition to the literature search and telephone conversations with State experts identified by Governors Highway Safety Representatives, wide ranging commentary was provided by key informants during a parallel effort to document interlock program features undertaken by the Interlock Working Group (IWG) of the International Council of Alcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS). All the above sources of information were compiled into a preliminary report in order to frame the discussion for an expert panel meeting. This final report represents the views of the authors, but also reflects input from panelists, written commentary to the IWG, and documented, published sources. The general topics of this report include the following: program enrollment issues; interlock program ramp-up and expansion; standardization of reporting and information flow; program compliance, noncompliance and interlock removal; linkages to treatment; differences in court-based judicial programs and motor vehicle administered interlock programs; and suggested core elements of interlock programs. The authors believe that the single major difference among panelists centered on whether interlocks should play a role in the monitoring of court-ordered alcohol abstinence. This final report will be useful to anyone concerned about interlock implementation and traffic safety.

• Record URL:
  http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/impaired_driving/pdf/811262.pdf
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60975
• Corporate Authors:

  Bedford Research

  11 Davis Road
  Bedford, MA  United States  01730-1597

  Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation

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  Calverton, MD  United States  20705-3102

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Marques, Paul R
  • Voas, Robert B
• Publication Date: 2010-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 80p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcohol ignition interlock devices; Drunk driving; Literature reviews
• Uncontrolled Terms: Expert panels
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01449539
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT HS 811 262
• Contract Numbers: DTNH-22-05-D-25043; Task Order #0006
• Files: HSL, NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 19 2012 3:52PM