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Intoxalock, formerly known as Consumer Safety Technology or CST, developed the technology used by all ignition interlock devices, or car breathalyzers today. They are based out of Des Moines, Iowa, United States.[1] These devices prevent people from drunk driving and are often required for people who have DUI or DWI offenses.
Consumer Safety Technology was started in 1988, with their first ignition interlock system using alcohol-specific fuel cell technology developed in 1992.[2] They worked with Iowa State University engineers to develop this new technology. Intoxalock became registered in 2006 and in 2012, CST began officially doing business as Intoxalock.
Scot Lewton and Kevin Doyle were the original founders of Consumer Safety Technology.[3] They sold the company to the private equity firm, ClearLight Partners LLC, in 2012.[4] ClearLight was attracted to Intoxalock's industry-leading technology and growth potential. Intoxalock’s current CEO is Kimberly Williams, who joined the company in 2014.
Intoxalock is certified to install their devices in 40 states across the country. In 2013, Intoxalock began servicing customers in Washington directly. Washington was previously owned by an independent distributor.[5] Kentucky is the newest state to pass ignition interlock laws (June 2015) and Intoxalock is one of the certified installers in the state.[6]
Instead of having corporate locations in each state, Intoxalock partners with local automotive shops and certifies them as installers of their devices. Intoxalock has over 1,600 installation locations nationwide.[7]
Some states require ignition interlock devices to come equipped with a camera that takes a picture every time a sample is given. This verifies that the person giving the sample is the person driving the vehicle. Intoxalock provides camera verification with their eLERT® devices. They can also provide GPS and real-time reporting for courts and probation officers.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Interlock tech locks out drunks for safety". Auto Connected Car News. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "How they did it: Selling the business". Business Record. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "BCC Advisers Represents Consumer Safety Technology in Acquisition by ClearLight Partners". BCC Advisors. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "How they did it: Selling the business". Business Record. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "Intoxalock Begins Servicing Ignition Interlock Clients Directly in Washington State". The Auto Channel. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "KY ready to start using new ignition interlock law for drunk drivers". Wave3 News. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "Interlock tech locks out drunks for safety". Auto Connected Car News. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ Schiffner, Bill (November 2015). "Ignition Interlock Technology and Substance Abuse Testing". Courts Today.
Category:Ignition systems Category:Breathalyzer Category:Driving under the influence Category:Companies established in 1988 Category:1988 establishments in Iowa
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