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Ignition interlock

Also known as: ignition interlock device, IID, breath interlock, car breathalyzer

A breath-alcohol testing device wired into a vehicle's ignition that prevents the engine from starting if it detects alcohol above a preset limit. Courts and licensing agencies commonly require installation as a condition of license reinstatement after a DUI conviction.

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