Texas Ignition Interlock Devices

The following defines Ignition Interlock Devices that are valid in Texas:

• Intoxalock (7/1/1994)

  Alcohol-specific fuel cell technology for more accurate readings.

• Draeger (2/11/1997)
  The heated electrochemical fuel cell and breath sample path ways provide an extremely reliable and accurate measurement.
• LifeSafer (8/27/1998)

  LifeSafer interlocks are used in over 50% of ALL interlock programs and to date are the most widely used interlocks in the United States.

• Smart Start (4/7/1999)

  A state-of-the-art handheld breath-alcohol monitoring device electronically connected to the vehicle ignition

• Guardian (3/27/2001)
  Three alcohol samples are delivered to the unit, from which the device auto calibrates, eliminating the need for the service center to manually adjust device calibration.
• Alcohol Detection Systems (4/27/2007)

  The system analyzes blood alcohol content and determines if a driver is within a legal limit to get behind the wheel.