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Intoxalock ignition interlock

Intoxalock is made by Consumer Safety Technology, LLC, based in Urbandale, IA, and is part of the Mindr family of brands. Its current device is the Intoxalock 1001A, and it also offers the Intoxalock eLERT.

Company
Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
Based in
Urbandale, IA
Parent or sister brands
Mindr (family of brands; also owns Alcohol Detection Systems)
Current device
Intoxalock 1001A
Customer service
888-283-5899
App Store rating
1.7 out of 5 from 899 ratings (Intoxalock, checked Oct 2026)
37of the 44 state approved lists we've read name Intoxalock
Alabama: not on the approved listAlaska: on the approved listArizona: on the approved listColorado: on the approved listFlorida: on the approved listGeorgia: not on the approved listIndiana: not on the approved listKansas: on the approved listMaine: on the approved listMassachusetts: on the approved listMinnesota: on the approved listNew Jersey: on the approved listNorth Carolina: on the approved listNorth Dakota: no list we could readOklahoma: on the approved listPennsylvania: on the approved listSouth Dakota: on the approved listTexas: on the approved listWyoming: on the approved listConnecticut: on the approved listMissouri: on the approved listWest Virginia: no list we could readIllinois: on the approved listNew Mexico: no list we could readArkansas: on the approved listCalifornia: on the approved listDelaware: on the approved listDistrict of Columbia: not on the approved listHawaii: not on the approved listIowa: on the approved listKentucky: on the approved listMaryland: on the approved listMichigan: no list we could readMississippi: no list we could readMontana: no list we could readNew Hampshire: on the approved listNew York: on the approved listOhio: on the approved listOregon: on the approved listTennessee: on the approved listUtah: on the approved listVirginia: not on the approved listWashington: on the approved listWisconsin: on the approved listNebraska: on the approved listSouth Carolina: on the approved listIdaho: on the approved listNevada: on the approved listVermont: on the approved listLouisiana: no list we could readRhode Island: not on the approved list
On the state's approved listNot on the listNo list we could read yet

Intoxalock company record

Founded
19881
Ownership
Consumer Safety Technology, LLC2
Locations it claims
nearly 6,000; its own locator listed 3,144 when we checked3
States it claims
46 states; it's on 37 of the 44 official state lists we've read4
Google Play rating
2.0 from 1,740 reviews (Intoxalock: Ignition Interlock)5
BBB
A+, accredited (Consumer Safety Technology, Urbandale, IA)6

Actions by state officials

  • March 2023: Virginia's Commission on VASAP voted unanimously to terminate its vendor contract with Intoxalock, based on the number of contract violations its staff reported.7
  • March 2023: Michigan's Attorney General issued a cease-and-desist over Intoxalock mailers designed to resemble mail from a government or court.8
  • May 2023: the Michigan Attorney General closed that investigation after Intoxalock changed the mailer.9
PASSED

The Intoxalock device

Intoxalock 1001A, plus Intoxalock eLERT. Features like cameras and GPS depend on what your state requires.

Sensor
Fuel cell, on both the 1001A and the eLERT.10
How you blow
Blow, inhale, then blow again into the mouthpiece. No humming is mentioned.11
Camera
Optional or state-dependent on the 1001A. The eLERT includes a camera.12
GPS
Available on the 1001A in Class II/III configurations. The eLERT includes GPS.13
Real-time reporting
Available on the 1001A as an advanced add-on. The eLERT includes it.14
Warm-up
About 6 seconds normally. Intoxalock says it can take up to 3 minutes in extreme heat or cold.15
Rolling retest window
6 minutes, according to the Intoxalock FAQ. Your state sets the actual rule.16
Screen
LED text display. It shows your breath alcohol reading only in states that allow it.17
Electric and hybrid cars
No exclusion is stated. Intoxalock asks you to tell your representative to get an estimate.18
Motorcycles
Not supported. Intoxalock says its devices are not designed for motorcycles.19
Battery
A New Mexico manual says to start the vehicle 4 days a week for 5 minutes to keep the battery charged.20
App
The Intoxalock Mobile App is for your account, on Android and iPhone. Bluetooth on the handset is not stated.21

Intoxalock fees

Published nationally or by the company
FeeAmountApplies toSource
Monthly lease, typical range$70-$120/monthNational, varies by state and vehicle22
Lease, advertised daily rateas little as $2.50/dayNational23
Device protection plan (optional)$10/monthNational, advertised; not available in GA or WA24
Installation (Texas)~$100Texas25
Lease (Texas)$2.50-$3.50/dayTexas25
Filed with New York State (Feb 2021)
FeeAmountApplies toSource
Monthly lease (maximum)$99.99Maximum filed in New York26
Bi-weekly lease (maximum)$49.99Maximum filed in New York27
Account set-up fee$27.50Filed in New York28
Data processing fee, every calibration$3.00Filed in New York29
Administrative closing fee$59.99Filed in New York30
Installation at a service center$125-$250Filed in New York31
Monitoring, calibration and inspection at a service center$25.00Filed in New York32
Removal at a service center$75.00Filed in New York33
Vehicle switch at a service center$125-$250Filed in New York34
Vehicle switch, internal administrative fee$30.00Filed in New York35
Charge back fee$30.00Filed in New York36
Check by phone fee$5.00Filed in New York37
Damaged, lost, stolen or unreturned device$150-$3,000Filed in New York38
Device protection package (optional)$5-$10 bi-weekly / $9.99-$19.99 monthly (deductible $200 or $500)Filed in New York39
Device sleeve package (optional)$2.00 bi-weekly / $3.99 monthlyFiled in New York40
Roadside assistance (optional)$5.00 bi-weekly / $9.99 monthlyFiled in New York41
Early suspension fee$150.00Filed in New York42
Expedited shipping$18-$45Filed in New York, if required43
Hourly repair rate for a damaged unit$50.00/hrFiled in New York44
Insufficient check fee$15.00Filed in New York45
Late fee$15.00Filed in New York46
Lockout reset fee$75.00Filed in New York47
No-show fee$40.00Filed in New York48
Reinstall fee, 3+ business days after the original appointment$50.00Filed in New York49
Replacement fee$25.00Filed in New York50
Reset/recal fee$40.00Filed in New York51
Security deposit (refundable; not required on autopay)$99.99Filed in New York52

New York makes interlock companies file their fee schedules with the state. Other states' prices differ, but the list shows which fees exist and roughly what they run.

Intoxalock in Texas

532 certified service centers on the Texas DPS list. Advertised for Texas: $89.99–$101.99/mo, install ~$100. Compare Texas companies

Good to know

  • Intoxalock says it is an approved provider in 46 states, and the Sleep Mode battery saver is not offered in New York.53
  • Device protection is not available in Georgia or Washington.54
  • Mindr, the parent, also owns Alcohol Detection Systems, another interlock brand.55

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Where Intoxalock is approved

Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Documents we read

InterlockCompare is independent and isn't affiliated with Intoxalock. Not legal advice.

Sources

  1. we partnered with researchers at Iowa State University in 1988intoxalock.com/about
  2. Intoxalock is owned and operated by Consumer Safety Technology, LLC, and is part of the Mindr family of brands.intoxalock.com/about
  3. Nearly 6000 Locations Nationwideintoxalock.com/locations
  4. Intoxalock is an approved interlock provider in 46 states.intoxalock.com
  5. Intoxalock: Ignition Interlock Intoxalock 2.0 star 1.74K reviews 100K+ Downloadsplay.google.com/store/apps/details
  6. Consumer Safety Technology LLC is BBB Accredited.bbb.org/us/ia/urbandale/profile/drug-testing/consumer-safety-technology-llc-0
  7. Delegate Wren Williams moved to terminate Intoxalock's vendor contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia based off the number of violations to the contractvasap.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Final-Draft-March-24-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
  8. Intoxalock caused stress and financial harm to residents by using solicitations that were designed to resemble mail from a government or court entitymichigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/03/16/cease-and-desist-issued-to-iowa-man
  9. the company has made sufficient changes to its mailer that the Department of Attorney General was able to conclude its investigationmichigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/05/05/ag-nessel-concludes-investigation-o
  10. Utilizes fuel cell technologycriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  11. blow, inhale, and blow again into the device’s mouthpieceintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices/faq
  12. many states now require interlock devices with camerasintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices/faq
  13. Intoxalock 1001A (Camera, GPS, & RTD)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Qualified Manufacturer Listing Devices-01202026.pdf
  14. a camera to verify driver identity, real-time reportingintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices
  15. Intoxalock may take up to 3 minutes to preparenmtsc.unm.edu/wp-content/uploads/New-Mexico_Intoxalock_Users-Manual.pdf
  16. you’ll have a 6-minute window to provide a breath sampleintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices/faq
  17. LED screen reading of breath alcohol content (BrAC)intoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices
  18. Let your Intoxalock representative know if you drive an electric-powered vehicle or hybridintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices/faq
  19. Intoxalock IIDs are not designed for use on motorcyclesintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices/faq
  20. at least four (4) separate days per week for five (5) minutes eachnmtsc.unm.edu/wp-content/uploads/New-Mexico_Intoxalock_Users-Manual.pdf
  21. Download the Interlock App for Android and iPhoneintoxalock.com/app
  22. typically ranges from $70 to $120 per month but varies by state and vehicle typeintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices/faq
  23. Intoxalock IIDs cost as little as $2.50 a day to leaseintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices
  24. a device protection plan is available for just $10 a monthintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices
  25. roughly $100 to install, and $2.50 and $3.50 per day to leaseintoxalock.com/state-requirements/texas
  26. Monthly Lease Paymentcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  27. Bi-Weekly Lease Payment orcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  28. Account Set Up Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  29. Data Processing Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  30. Administrative Closing Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  31. Installation (varies based on vehicle type)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  32. Monitoring/Calibration/Inspection Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  33. Removal Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  34. Vehicle Switch (Switching the IID from one vehicle to another)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  35. Vehicle Switch (Internal administrative fee)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  36. Charge Back Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  37. Check by Phone Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  38. Damage, lost, stolen or unreturned device feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  39. Device Protection Package (Optional)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  40. Device Sleeve Package (Optional)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  41. Roadside Assistance (Optional)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  42. Early Suspension Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  43. Expedited Shipping (if required)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  44. Hourly rate to repair a unit, if intentionally or unintentionally damagedcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  45. Insufficient Check Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  46. Late Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  47. Lockout Reset Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  48. No Show Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  49. Reinstall Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  50. Replacement Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  51. Reset Recal Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  52. Security Depositcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Intoxalock-Device-and-Fee-Schedule-8-15-2021.pdf
  53. Intoxalock is an approved interlock provider in 46 statesintoxalock.com
  54. device protection is not available in Georgia or Washingtonintoxalock.com/ignition-interlock-devices
  55. Part of the Mindr family of brandsintoxalock.com