Alcohol on our roads
In excess of 1,000,000 drivers per year have their driver’s licence revoked world wide because of driving under the influence of alcohol. In Germany for example, more than 70,000 road accidents involving people under the influence of alcohol are recorded annually. For more than 10,000 people in the European Union and for more than 15,000 people in the USA, the crash was fatal. Every collision that occurs due to irresponsible consumption of alcohol is one crash too many!
What is the Dräger Interlock?
The Dräger Interlock is a breath-alcohol measuring instrument with a vehicle ”immobilizer”. After taking a breath alcohol measurement, the Dräger Interlock prohibits a driver who has consumed alcohol from starting the engine. It can easily be installed into the vehicle. By installing a Dräger Interlock, you can avoid accidents caused by alcohol consumption. Additionally, long-term changes in the drinking attitude may be an added benefit.
Properties of the Dräger Interlock:
• Prevents the starting of the vehicle when alcohol is detected in the driver’s breath
• Leads to immediate separation of alcohol intake and driving
• Prevents accidents while under the influence of alcohol
• Is resistant to tampering
• Offers the possibility for cyclic retests
• Records all events in data storage for later review
• Increases safety for drivers and passengers
• Improves the image of transport companies
• Supports long-term attitude changes towards overcoming alcohol problems
Breath alcohol measurement
Dräger is the world market leader in breath alcohol detection and measurement. The Alcotest family of products is the most successful breath alcohol measuring instrument
world wide.
The Alcotest tube with the sample bag is probably the oldest method of obtaining proof of alcohol consumption. Today most alcohol detection devices are electronic. They are used on all five continents for traffic safety by police authorities, for workplace alcohol testing, as well as aiding in the diagnosis of medical patients.
Dräger’s long term experience and time proven measuring technique establishes the basis of the Dräger Interlock.
Alcohol on our roads