WHAT IS THE DRÄGER INTERLOCK 7000?
The Dräger Interlock® 7000 is a reliable and precise
alcohol
measuring instrument with integrated vehicle
immobiliser. It prevents a person under the influence
of
alcohol from starting the vehicle. The Dräger
Interlock® 7000 consists of two components:
handset and control box. If required, the device
can be additionally equipped with a camera.
HOW DOES THE DRÄGER INTERLOCK 7000 WORK?
Before you can start the engine, the device measures
the
alcohol content in your breath. When no alcohol
is detected, you can drive, however, if alcohol is
detected,
you will not be able to start your vehicle.
Retests are required while driving and are carried out
at
random intervals. The Dräger Interlock® 7000 does
not interfere with a running engine. Therefore, your
driving
will not be disrupted by the device.
The Dräger Interlock® 7000 can differentiate
between mouth alcohol and breath alcohol. Mouth
alcohol
caused by food and beverages that contain
small amounts of alcohol can affect the test result.
You
cannot start the vehicle for a pre-defined period
of time if a certain breath alcohol concentration is
detected.
The
Dräger Interlock® 7000 records all alcohol
readings, vehicle starts, engine shut-offs and
violations. This data is downloaded at each
monthly service and sent to VicRoads for review.