CHAPTER 8. IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES
IC 9-30-8
Chapter 8. Ignition Interlock Devices
IC 9-30-8-1
Term of installation; costs
Sec. 1. (a) If a court orders the installation of a certified ignition
interlock device under IC 9-30-5 on a motor vehicle that a person
whose license is restricted owns or expects to operate, except as
provided in subsection (b), the court shall set the time that the
installation must remain in effect. However, the term may not exceed
the maximum term of imprisonment the court could have imposed.
The person shall pay the cost of installation unless the sentencing
court determines that the person is indigent.
(b) If the court orders installation of a certified ignition interlock
device under IC 9-30-5-10(d), the installation must remain in effect
for a period of six (6) months.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2004, SEC.17;
P.L.94-2006, SEC.10; P.L.172-2006, SEC.3.
IC 9-30-8-2
Blood alcohol level rendering vehicle inoperable
Sec. 2. An ignition interlock device shall be set to render a motor
vehicle inoperable if the ignition interlock device detects an alcohol
concentration equivalent to at least two-hundredths (0.02) gram of
alcohol per:
(1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the blood of the person; or
(2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the breath of the person;
who offers a breath sample.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.12;
P.L.1-2000, SEC.12.
IC 9-30-8-3
Standards and specifications
Sec. 3. The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish
standards and specifications for an ignition interlock device, the
installation of which the courts may mandate under IC 9-30-5-16.
The standards and specifications must require at a minimum that the
device meets the following requirements:
(1) Is accurate.
(2) Does not impede the safe operation of a vehicle.
(3) Provides a minimum opportunity to be bypassed.
(4) Shows evidence of tampering if tampering is attempted.
(5) Has a label affixed warning that a person tampering with or
misusing the device is subject to a civil penalty.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
IC 9-30-8-4
Calibration and maintenance; responsibility
Sec. 4. The calibration and maintenance of an ignition interlock
device that is mandated by a court is the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
IC 9-30-8-5
Restricted license; issuance by bureau
Sec. 5. If a court orders a person under IC 9-30-5-16 to operate
only a vehicle that is equipped with an ignition interlock device, the
bureau shall include that condition when issuing a license.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.