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If the ignition interlock device turns my car off while I'm driving and causes an accident with injury, can I sue the State?

Asked by Seek (34805points) September 15th, 2010

My husband has been required to have an ignition interlock device placed on our family vehicle for six months.

To turn the car on, one must pass a version of a breathalyzer (I say “version” because it is inaccurate and picks up things that are not alcohol and read it as such. I can’t even use saccharine-based, alcohol free Listerine or eat hard candy). Also, if the device feels we’ve been driving long enough to get drunk behind the wheel, it will cut the ignition.

Yes, that’s right. The machine the State has ordered us to place on the car is creating a hazardous situation.

I have my toddler in the car with me at all times. If this interlock device cuts my ignition, and a crash results, can I sue the state for placing us – and YOU – in danger?

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