Frequently Asked Questions When it Comes to Ignition Interlock Devices

Dan and his team frequently get calls from clients who worked really hard to back their driving privileges following a conviction for OWI, only to quickly lose them again for an Ignition Interlock Device violation.  This is especially true for people who “blew numbers” on the device. We’ve received calls like:

“I used mouthwash (or ate food, or chewed gum, or used cough syrup) just before blowing into the Ignition Interlock Device, and blew a false positive; what should I do?”

“I don’t know what caused the device to lock me out; what are my options?”

“I drank last night, and thought I would be fine by morning; am I in trouble?”

Learn more about how to prove a false positive on your ignition interlock device here.

If you’ve received notice of an Ignition Interlock Violation for a false positive or need help with your driver’s license reinstatement in Ann Arbor, and need assistance, please call for a consultation at (734) 263-2780, or visit us online at GLGMichigan.com. We’re available 24/7, and are fully committed to providing personal attention, personal options and personal justice to every single client we represent. 

What if I have a false positive on my Ignition Interlock Device?

Test failures, tampering, or other BAIID-related violations may result in an extension of the time before you can ask for another driver license appeal hearing, or may require your original license revocation/denial be reinstated.  If there are alcohol readings or other BAIID violations after the device is installed, the BAIID vendor will report them to the Secretary of State. In those instances, a re-revocation is almost guaranteed.  

Often times, you’ll be informed of violations without intentionally doing anything wrong, or without knowledge of specific violation. For example, you might be served a violation notice for “Tampering” with the BAIID while the car was in the service repair shop.  Other times, drivers are truly innocent (perhaps food or mouthwash caused the violation), but they don’t know how or where to prove their innocence. As a result, the Interlock violation can often be defended or mitigated at hearing. 

Learn more about how to prove a false positive on your ignition interlock device here.

If you’ve received notice of an Ignition Interlock Violation for a false positive or need help with your driver’s license reinstatement in Ann Arbor, and need assistance,  please call for a consultation at (734) 263-2780, or visit us online at GLGMichigan.com. We’re available 24/7, and are fully committed to providing personal attention, personal options and personal justice to every single client we represent.