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NZ LAW - How to get an alcohol interlock licence?

I was disqualified from driving for 7 months for DIC second offence within 5 years. Long story, don't judge. Part of the sentence is that I may be able eligable for alcohol interlock programme. It's only written on the sentencing sheet, the judge never said anything about it on the day. I read somewhere that if I complete the programme I can pay to have an alcohol interlock system fitted in a car so that I can drive before the actual disqualification is ended. But the only other info I can find doesn't say anything about that. I know of a person who comopleted the programme and was able to drive sooner but I can't track them down to ask about it. My probation worker doesn't know anything about it. Nobody seems to be able to give me any information, not even the lawyer. Does ANYBODY know anything about it?

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  • 8 years ago
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    It isn't surprising that people (who should) don't know anything about the interlock system. It was first used in New Zealand in December,2012, making it a relatively unknown device. It seems that there are only two companies that install, monitor and regulate the devices and they are both in Auckland. They are : SmartStart and Draeger, Inc. Talk to your PO and see if you can revisit the court and ask for the installation. It is quite expensive there, I might add. What I am seeing is 350NZ for installation and a 12 month service contract at 170NX/month. The good news is that if you are successful the first six months, the judge may cancel the requirement and you will be issued a restricted license.

    Source(s): google
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