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Ignition Interlock Installation in Fort Worth: Navigating DWI Penalties
The biggest frustration with the device is the installation process. People convicted of DWI are required to install the ignition interlock device on any vehicle they must operate, including potential work vehicles. To do this, the court sends an order to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to grant a provisional driver’s license.
Understanding the Costs and Compliance for Ignition Interlock Devices
The DWI offender must pay a restricted interlock fee as well as a license reinstatement fee to the DPS and submit compliance documents. After the paperwork and fees are processed, a DPS-certified service representative can install the device, and they must do so out of sight of the owner of the vehicle.
Regular Maintenance and Data Reporting Requirements
In addition to the lengthy and complicated installation process, the driver is required to return to the service center for maintenance and performance-testing of the device, usually every 30 days minimum.
Impact on Driving Privileges and Insurance Costs
The device collects data during each breath test and that data is subsequently sent to the court or probation department. Finally, because the DPS has issued the driver a provisional license, the DWI offender is usually unable to rent a vehicle and may be subject to additional fees from their insurance, depending on the insurance company.
Get Expert Legal Help with Your Ignition Interlock Device Case
Bryan Wilson, Fort Worth DWI attorney, can help you navigate the process of having an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle. He can also help you fight charges and work to lessen penalties. Every case is different, which is why he offers personalized legal representation and aggressive advocacy for all his clients.
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Reasons you may be required to install an ignition interlock device
- Two or more DWI convictions
- An aggravated DWI conviction
- A first-time DWI conviction with a history of alcoholism
- A “condition of bond” after being arrested for DWI
- Intoxication assault or manslaughter
The device is installed on the vehicle’s ignition by an approved service center, and it prevents the driver from turning on the vehicle unless he or she has passed a breathalyzer test contained in the device.
If the driver fails to pass the breathalyzer test, the device will lock the vehicle’s ignition temporarily. Each subsequent time a test is failed, the period of time that the ignition is locked lengthens.
A Fort Worth DWI defense attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options. Call Bryan Wilson, the Texas Law Hawk at (817) 440-3953 or contact him online for a consultation.
Drawbacks of an Ignition Interlock Device
The biggest frustration with the device is the installation process. People convicted of DWI are required to install the ignition interlock device on any vehicle they must operate, including potential work vehicles. To do this, the court sends an order to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to grant a provisional driver’s license.
The DWI offender must pay a restricted interlock fee as well as a license reinstatement fee to the DPS and submit compliance documents. After the paperwork and fees are processed, a DPS-certified service representative can install the device, and they must do so out of sight of the owner of the vehicle.
In addition to the lengthy and complicated installation process, the driver is required to return to the service center for maintenance and performance-testing of the device, usually every 30 days minimum.
The device collects data during each breath test and that data is subsequently sent to the court or probation department. Finally, because the DPS has issued the driver a provisional license, the DWI offender is usually unable to rent a vehicle and may be subject to additional fees from their insurance, depending on the insurance company.
Bryan Wilson, Fort Worth DWI attorney, can help you navigate the process of having an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle. He can also help you fight charges and work to lessen penalties. Every case is different, which is why he offers personalized legal representation and aggressive advocacy for all his clients.
Ordered to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle? Contact Bryan Wilson, The Texas Law Hawk to learn more about your rights.
