Ignition Interlock Program Impaired Driving Conference October 27, 2015

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1 Ignition Interlock Program Impaired Driving Conference October 27, 2015

2 Statute enacted in January of 1989 Significant increase in enrollment within the past 10 years. Major changes regarding participant monitoring and data collection MVA receives all data from interlock vendors electronically. Multiple referral sources into interlock program.

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4 Allows offenders of alcohol-related driving offenses to continue driving with an ignition interlock device Program established under TR Court interlock impositions established in TR Interlock device connects to a vehicle s ignition system Measures breath alcohol concentration (BAC or BrAC) Prevents a vehicle from starting if device detects a BAC above a preset violation limit. Participants are given an interlock only restricted driver s license. J restriction code Interlock stated on reverse of product.

5 Individuals are referred for enrollment into the interlock program through one of several sources 1. Administrative Per-Se (TR ) opt-in for BAC >.15 or refusing a chemical test 2. MVA Medical Advisory Board (MAB) 3. Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) 4. Courts 5. Opt-in under points assignment associated with a DWI/DUI 6. Repeat Offender 7. New options added in Drunk Driving Reduction Act (2011) High BAC conviction (BAC >.15) Special opt-in/modifications: Under 21 violation Two or more violations in five years

6 All Interlock participants must: Have an interlock device installed Pay Interlock Program license fee ($47.00) and obtain a license with a J interlock restriction Report to the vendor every 30 days for device calibration and electronic download of monitoring data to the MVA Be responsible for all vendor installation, monitoring and removal fees. Installation fees varies from $ $ Monthly calibration fees varies from $65.00-$90.00 Abide by participation rules as established by the MVA and through statute. COMAR system/vendor requirements COMAR program participation rules

7 Program violations include: Attempts to tamper, damage, or bypass the interlock device Attempts to start the vehicle with a BAC >.025* MVA has applied a 5-minute retest rule for positive BAC violations Failure to submit to a retest, or a retest resulting in a BAC >.025* Low vehicle activity (starts) Failure to appear for required monitoring visit Operation of a non-interlock equipped vehicle * BAC level of.025 is the current COMAR failure reference point

8 Automated interlock monitoring program that combines electronic data receipt and program management. Vendors send all interlock data for each participant to the MVA MVA system analyzes data and applies program rules Notifies customer of program violations Extends interlock period (30 days) for violations Four violation periods results in early removal Original suspension/revocation imposed Customer correspondence provides detailed information Sharing of information with probation department (for court assigned interlock)

9 Currently five vendors are approved to service Maryland Alcohol Detection System (ADS), Drager Interlock Guardian Interlock LifeSafer Interlock Smart Start Vendors must apply to the MVA for approval before being allowed to operate in the Maryland interlock program MVA conducts yearly inspections of vendor locations. Vendors are responsible for providing training and service to enrollees All vendors must maintain a 24-hour help line to assist with emergency issues. Standards outlined under COMAR and TR

10 All interlock devices must: Be alcohol specific Comply with all state and federal requirements for accuracy and functionality. Contained in COMAR and 57 FR Vendor must provide independent laboratory testing of each device. MVA has results independently reviewed to verify compliance.

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12 Deondra Jones, Division Manager Steve Davis, Assistant Division Manger Shirley Grant, Administrator II