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Ignition interlock device in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Ignition interlock device” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Ignition interlock device” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Ignition interlock device" means a device that is based on alcohol specific electrochemical fuel sensor technology that meets the national highway traffic safety administration specifications, that connects a breath analyzer to a motor vehicle's ignition system, that is constantly available to monitor the concentration by weight of alcohol in the breath of any person attempting to start the motor vehicle by using its ignition system and that deters starting the motor vehicle by use of its ignition system unless the person attempting to start the motor vehicle provides an appropriate breath sa (A.R.S. § 28-1301)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.