What is an Interlock Device?

• An interlock device is a barrier installed in a person’s car that stops them driving if they have consumed alcohol. The purpose of the device is to enable repeat offenders to be able to drive a vehicle during the normal period of disqualification.
• There is a standard mandatory period of disqualification following which a successful applicant can drive a vehicle fitted with an interlock device.
• The period that the driver has to drive with an interlock device is governed by the nature of the offending PCA and prior offences.
• The cost of fitting the alcohol interlock device will be the driver’s responsibility but a concession scheme is available to eligible concession-card holders.
• While subject to the alcohol interlock scheme a driver can only drive a vehicle fitted with the device.