Ignition Interlock Device Approval
Manufacturers of Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices (BAIIDs) submit their devices to independent laboratories which test the devices against the current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) model specifications[1].
The Ignition Interlock Program approves devices after reviewing the reports from the laboratories and verifying that additional requirements of Part 59.10 - 59.12 are met.
In order to obtain NYS Department of Health approval, please complete the Application for Ignition Interlock Device (DOH-5005).[2]
Any change that could affect performance, including software changes should require additional testing. No manufacturer who makes an operational modification/ metrological software modification to a model of an ignition interlock device that has been certified pursuant to Part 59[3] shall release the modified device for use pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1198 without having obtained the express approval of the department.
Complete the Modification Form (DOH-5006)[4], as necessary.
A list of NYS DOH certified ignition interlock devices is provided.
| Ignition Interlock Name | NYS DOH Approved Model(s) | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| ALCOLOCK | LR, WR2, WR3 | Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. 60 International Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA |
| Determinator | DM-904 | Alcohol Detection Systems 1718 Belmont Ave, Suite E Baltimore, MD 21244 |
| Draeger | Interlock 7000, Interlock XT, 3530910, 3530920 | Draeger US Interlock, LLC 1221 S. Belt Line Road, Suite 700 Coppell, TX 75019 |
| FR 9000 | FR 9000 | B.E.S.T. Labs, Inc. 7301 West Blvd, Suite A-1 Boardman, OH 44512 |
| Guardian | AMS 2000 | Guardian Interlock Systems 228 Church Street Marietta, GA 30060 |
| Intoxalock | 1001A | Consumer Safety Technology, LLC Building 1 11085 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA 50322 |
| LifeSafer | L250 | #1 A LifeSafer, Inc. 4290 Glendale Milford Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 |
| Smart Start | SSI-1000, 20/20, 20/30, 2035 | Smart Start Incorporated 4850 Plaza Drive Irving, TX 75063-2317 |
Please note that in order to offer the device for use in New York, approval must also be obtained by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.