Section 260IAC3-2-1. Standards and specifications

   In order to be certified, an ignition interlock device model must meet or exceed the following standards:

(1) The Model Specifications for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices in section III, beginning on page 26862, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Federal Register, Volume 78, Number 089, on May 8, 2013, on pages 26849-26867*, including:

(A) the General Provisions and Features of Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices; and

(B) the Performance Requirements in the Conformance Tests 1 through 16 when performed under the General Test Conditions.

(2) Require the operator of a vehicle equipped with the ignition interlock device to submit to a random retest within a variable interval ranging from three (3) to fifteen (15) minutes of starting the vehicle, with random retests continuing at variable intervals ranging from fifteen (15) to forty-five (45) minutes after the previous retest for the duration of the travel.

(3) Have the capability to activate a violation reset with notification to the vehicle operator when any one of the following occurs:

(A) There is a circumvention of the correct operation of the ignition interlock device by the vehicle being started without a breath test below the fail point having first been provided.

(B) A breath test result at or above the fail point is recorded during a vehicle start-up attempt.

(C) A breath test result at or above the fail point is recorded during a vehicle start-up attempt, and a breath test result below the fail point is not recorded within ten (10) minutes after the initial breath test result at or above the fail point was recorded.

(D) A random retest result at or above the fail point is recorded.

(E) The vehicle operator fails to provide a breath sample below the fail point within six (6) minutes of notification of a required random retest.

(F) The ignition interlock device control head is disconnected after the vehicle is started.

(G) The ignition interlock device is not serviced by the vendor or provider within thirty-seven (37) days of installation or the previous service date.

(4) Have the capability to repeatedly sound the horn of a vehicle equipped with the ignition interlock device until the vehicle is turned off when any one of the following occurs:

(A) A violation reset occurs from a missed random retest.

(B) The result of a random retest is at or above the fail point.

(C) There is a disconnection of the ignition interlock device control head for longer than one (1) minute after vehicle start-up.

(5) Activate a lockout after a violation reset if the ignition interlock device is not serviced by the vendor or provider within five (5) days of initiation of the violation reset.

(6) Contain an image identification device that:

(A) does not distract or impede the vehicle operator from safe and legal operation of the vehicle;

(B) produces a digital or photographic image of the vehicle operator:

(i) upon delivery of a sample required for vehicle start-up; and

(ii) upon delivery of a sample during a required random retest;

in various lighting conditions, including, but not limited to, brightness, darkness, and low light conditions;

(C) documents the date and time of a digital or photographic image produced; and

(D) stores the digital or photographic images and data produced in the device memory for download by the vendor or provider.

(7) Have a label affixed warning a person that tampering with or misusing the device is a crime and may subject that person to criminal and civil penalties.

  *This document is incorporated by reference. A copy may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401 or is available for review and copying at the Indiana State Department of Toxicology, 550 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202. (State Department of Toxicology; 260 IAC 3-2-1; filed Dec 3, 2015, 10:58 a.m.: 20151230-IR-260150054FRA)