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Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
 
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Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
 
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VASAP Case Management Policy and Procedures Manual [24 VAC 35 ‑ 31]
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3/6/18  8:47 am
Commenter: Deena Clift

Support for changes with Ignition Interlock device
 

I am in support of banning Ignition Intertock altogether.  My personal experience with the device was very stressful during the 6 month that I had it.  My horn would blow and lights would come on at random times.  In 2 days I had to blow in the device 121 times because it would not work properly.  I followed my Attorney's device and requested a new system, which was installed by a SMART START technician.  The second device did the same thing as the first device.  SMART START informed me that my car had issues so I took it to the dealership, where they confirmed that my vehice was performing at the proper standards.  The technicians at SMART START concluded that the device was not compatible with my vehicle so I just had to "deal with it".  I believe that Ignition Interlock simply generates a lot of revenue but does not address or eliminate drunk driving.  An individual that is drunk can simply drive another vehicle if they are adamant about going somewhere.  Yes, they are taking a chance by doing this, but when one's mind is altered we tend to do things we wouldn't normally do.  We need a better system for addressing drunk driving.  

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