DWI ignition interlock law going into effect
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick) says the new measure will be part of probation. Drivers in DWI cases will be sentenced to minimum of six months in prison and will be required to install the ignition interlock system.
The system works in the following way: Every time a driver gets into the vehicle and turns on the ignition, the system asks him or her to provide a breath sample. If alcohol is detected, the car won't start.
Depending on the severity of the DWI conviction, the ignition interlock will also photograph the driver and a GPS tracking device will pinpoint the exact location of the car. That information will be stored and made available to the driver's probation officer.
For press conference on ignition interlock law for drunken drivers, go to your digital cable box and select iO Extra on Ch. 612.
Posted Friday, August 13, 2010
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