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Ignition Interlock Device

Ignition Interlock Device

Are You Required to Install a Breath Alcohol Interlock Device (BAIID)?

If you were recently arrested for DUI, a conviction may mean that you would be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID), otherwise known as a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) if you wish to obtain and are eligible for driving relief during the period of statutory suspension.

At Johnson Law Group, our Illinois driver's license reinstatement attorneys represent individuals who are facing suspended licenses as a result of DUI arrests; we understand the concerns that plague those that have been arrested for DUI such as the installation of a BAIID, and we work hard to resolve these issues.


If you are facing DUI charges, we urge you to contact our firm as soon as possible. Call us at (309) 565-8825. We dedicate our practice to protecting clients' driving privileges and we can help you too!


BAIID Laws in Illinois

In Illinois, the following scenarios require the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device or Breath Alcohol Interlock Device:

  • Anyone with two or more DUI convictions.
  • Any first-time DUI offender who is issued a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) during their statutory suspension.

Once the BAIID is installed, the Secretary of State's office reads and monitors the BAIID throughout the duration of its installation, and the BAIID alerts the Secretary of State's Office if the driver attempts to drive under the influence or tamper with the BAIID device.

The BAAID uses state-of-the-art technology to read a driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) before allowing the driver to start the vehicle. The device is installed in the ignition, and prevents the vehicle from being started if the driver's breath sample registers a BAC of .025% or more. The driver is required to provide an initial breath sample to start the vehicle and at random intervals throughout the trip.

Contact an Illinois DUI Lawyer

Are you facing DUI charges? An arrest does not necessarily mean it will lead to a conviction when you engage the assistance of a skilled DUI defense lawyer from our firm. Just like any other criminal charge, you have the right to defend yourself, and you have the right to be represented by a skilled attorney. If the odds are stacked against you, having a skilled lawyer by your side can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.


You do not have to face this alone, let us protect your rights and your license – call us today at (309) 565-8825 for a free case evaluation in Illinois.


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