Interlok device drivers how to#
Interlok device drivers install#
Interlok device drivers driver#

Interlok device drivers how to#

You’ve successfully completed a drug and alcohol assessment at a Ministry of Health approved assessment centre.įind an approved drug and alcohol assessment centre in your area How to apply for approval to exit You haven’t committed any violations in the 3-month period immediately before your request to exit the alcohol interlock programme, and You haven’t committed any violations in the 6-month period immediately before your request to exit the alcohol interlock programme. You must also meet one of the following criteria:

You must have held your alcohol interlock licence for at least 12 months to exit the alcohol interlock programme. Step 4: approval to exit the alcohol interlock licence stage of the programme If the vehicle isn’t taken to the installer for a scheduled service and data download, then the interlock device will prevent the vehicle from starting until the installer services the alcohol interlock. Each month the vehicle must be taken to the installer for servicing and to have the data downloaded.

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The driver also needs to provide a breath sample at random times while the vehicle is in use (this is called a rolling retest).ĭata relating to the vehicle use, alcohol readings and violations are recorded by the device. The alcohol interlock analyses the breath sample and if alcohol is detected the vehicle won’t start. The driver breathes into the alcohol interlock before starting the vehicle. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency may grant you subsidy assistance for some alcohol interlock costs if your financial circumstances qualify you for a subsidy.įind out if you're eligible for an alcohol interlock subsidy Driving with the alcohol interlock The approved provider/installer can tell you the fees payable. You’ll need to pay an installation fee and a monthly lease fee to the installer. You can also check our map of all the installers in New Zealand to find an installer near you. These are:įind a Draeger installer near you, and then contact your chosen provider to find out more about arranging for the lease and installation of an alcohol interlock.įind a Draeger installer near you (external link)Ĭall Smart Start NZ on 0800 002 182 to find an installer near you and for more information about arranging for the lease and installation of an alcohol interlock.įind a Smart Start installer near you (external link) There are two approved providers of alcohol interlocks who have installers all over New Zealand. If any alcohol is detected on the driver’s breath, the vehicle won’t start. Before the vehicle can start, the driver must blow into the device.

Interlok device drivers install#

Step 3: install an alcohol interlockĪn alcohol interlock is a breath testing device that’s wired into a vehicle’s starting system. You’ll need to follow step 3 before you start to drive again. You’ll be issued with an alcohol interlock licence, which means you’ll only be entitled to drive vehicles fitted with an approved alcohol interlock device.įind out more about getting an alcohol interlock licence Step 2: getting an alcohol interlock licenceĪfter any disqualifications and/or suspensions have ended, you can apply to reinstate your licence at any driver licensing agent. If you have any other disqualifications or suspensions, you’ll have to wait for them to end too before you can get an alcohol interlock licence. If you’re convicted by the courts (under section 65AC of the Land Transport Act 1998) for driving offences involving alcohol, you’ll be given an alcohol interlock disqualification of 28 days or more.Īny driver licence card you held before your disqualification is cancelled and you won’t be entitled to a limited licence.Īt the end of the alcohol interlock disqualification, you’re still disqualified from driving until you’ve been issued with an alcohol interlock licence. Find out how to get an alcohol interlock licence, how to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to your vehicle and how to exit the alcohol interlock programme.