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ignition interlock

/ɪɡˈnɪʃən ˈɪntərlɒk/

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/ɪɡˈnɪʃən ˈɪntərlɒk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruУстройство, установленное в автомобиле, которое требует от водителя продуть алкотестер перед запуском двигателя, используемое для предотвращения вождения в нетрезвом виде.

A device installed in a vehicle that requires the driver to blow into a breathalyzer before the engine can start, used to prevent drunk driving.

  1. Vehicle alcohol detection deviceC1formal

    A breathalyzer device installed in a vehicle that prevents the engine from starting if the driver's breath alcohol concentration exceeds a preset limit.

    ruАвтомобильный алкозамок

    • The court ordered him to install an ignition interlock device after his DUI conviction.
    • She had to blow into the ignition interlock before starting her car every morning.
    • Ignition interlocks are proven to reduce repeat drunk driving offenses.