Ignition Interlock (Noun)
Meaning
A device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ignition interlock device was installed in the vehicle as a condition of the driver's probation for a DUI conviction.
- The mechanic was unable to repair the car because the ignition interlock system was faulty and needed to be replaced.
- Car thieves know how to bypass the ignition interlock, which is why it's not a foolproof security measure.
- The court ordered the defendant to have an ignition interlock device installed in her vehicle for a period of one year.
- The ignition interlock system requires the driver to blow into a breathalyzer before the car will start, which helps to prevent drunk driving.