Preventive installation of the alcohol ignition interlock device

1. Preventive installation of the alcohol ignition interlock device The immobilizer alcohol test is a system that prevents a vehicle from starting if its driver has an alcohol level above the legal threshold. To do this, the driver must blow into the breathalyzer when starting, and then a second breath is requested within 20 minutes of starting. The breathalyzer installation can be done in a regulated manner, for preventive or legal reasons, or in an unregulated way as part of voluntary service. The prevention of road safety risks is an essential activity for any company. Indeed, an employer needs to ensure the safety of its drivers and passengers. All vehicles are concerned: passenger transport vehicles (buses, coaches), delivery vehicles (small or large trucks), construction machinery, taxis, etc. The installation of an alcohol interlock device as a preventive measure has many advantages for a company: •Contributes to reducing the risk of accidents, whether material or bodily injury, related to alcohol. •Provides security for the company and its employees. •Improves the image of the company and thus the confidence of passengers and customers. •Strengthens the company's awareness of the issues of quality and responsibility for road safety. •Avoids the risk of fines and license withdrawal. The voluntary installation of the alcohol ignition interlock device in a vehicle Two contexts can govern the installation of an immobilizer breathalyzer: regulated or non-regulated. If the installation is regulated, it is carried out on an administrative or judicial basis if the driving license has been suspended; or as a compulsory preventive measure if it is a passenger transport company (buses, coaches). The installation can also be carried out in a preventive way, but voluntarily: the company decides to install an immobilizer alcohol test for safety and prevention purposes. The unregulated voluntary settlement, who is affected? It is more and more common for companies and communities to have an EAD installed in a preventive manner to anticipate risks and thus ensure the safety of all employees. One can install the immobilizer alcohol test on all types of vehicles: passenger transport vehicles (car, mini-bus with less than nine seats), delivery vehicles, construction machinery, etc. It is always essential to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of employees and users, depending on the work environment and the business sector of the company. Why should you voluntarily install the alcohol ignition interlockdevice? The prevention of risks related to a fleet's safety is to be considered an essential activity.

2. The advantages of the alcohol ignition interlock device: •An increased reduction in the risk of personal injury and material accidents that may be related to alcohol. •Additional security for the company and its employees. •A revaluation of the confidence of users and customers (for buses/coaches, for example), as well as an improvement of the image of the company. •Raising the company's awareness of the issues of quality and responsibility for Road Safety. •Reduced risk of ticketing and license withdrawal.