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LifeSafer ignition interlock

LifeSafer is run by #1A LifeSafer, Inc., based in Cincinnati, OH, and was founded in 1991. Its parent company is not stated, and its current device is the LifeSafer L250.

Company
#1A LifeSafer, Inc.
Based in
Cincinnati, OH
Parent or sister brands
Guardian Interlock, Monitech, QuickStart, LifeSafer ISA
Current device
LifeSafer L250
Customer service
(800) 634-3077
34of the 44 state approved lists we've read name LifeSafer
Alabama: on the approved listAlaska: on the approved listArizona: on the approved listColorado: on the approved listFlorida: on the approved listGeorgia: on the approved listIndiana: 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: not on the approved listNorth Dakota: no list we could readOklahoma: on the approved listPennsylvania: not on the approved listSouth Dakota: not on the approved listTexas: on the approved listWyoming: on the approved listConnecticut: not on the approved listMissouri: on the approved listWest Virginia: no list we could readIllinois: not on the approved listNew Mexico: no list we could readArkansas: on the approved listCalifornia: on the approved listDelaware: not on the approved listDistrict of Columbia: 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: not on the approved listNew York: not on the approved listOhio: on the approved listOregon: on the approved listTennessee: on the approved listUtah: on the approved listVirginia: 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: not on the approved listVermont: on the approved listLouisiana: no list we could readRhode Island: on the approved list
On the state's approved listNot on the listNo list we could read yet

LifeSafer company record

Founded
19911
Locations it claims
nearly 2,000; its own locator listed 2,125 when we checked2
States it claims
Location finder lists 47 states (no explicit count claim); it's on 34 of the 44 official state lists we've read3

The LifeSafer device

LifeSafer L250, plus LifeSafer FC100. Features like cameras and GPS depend on what your state requires.

How you blow
Take a deep inhale, then blow and hum a consistent tone. The hum is saying "DO".4
Camera
Optional or state-dependent. Some states require a camera.5
GPS
Available on Class II and III configurations.6
Real-time reporting
Available on the RTD configuration. New York lists a separate cellular service fee on Class 2 and 3.6
Warm-up
Up to 3 minutes in extreme cold. You can pre-program warm-up periods.7
Rolling retest window
3 to 10 minutes, depending on your jurisdiction.8
Operating temperature
-40 °C to +85 °C, according to LifeSafer Europe's L250 page.9
Size and weight
About 12.52 cm high and 6.24 cm wide, and 4 oz. (114 g).10
Screen
A simple screen. It looks monochrome in the product photo.11
Motorcycles
Available in some states. LifeSafer says it is the only provider that installs on a motorcycle.12
App
No consumer app found on the LifeSafer site.

LifeSafer fees

Published nationally or by the company
FeeAmountApplies toSource
Install and monthly rental (generic range)$50-$150National, varies by state and provider13
Filed with New York State (Feb 2025)
FeeAmountApplies toSource
Monthly lease$86.88Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule14
Calibration$20Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule15
Installation$100-$250Class 1, filed in New York, depends on year, make and model16
Optional insurance$11.40Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule17
De-installation$62.50Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule18
Lockout override or violation fee$56.25Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule19
Vehicle transfer$275Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule20
Early termination$125Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule21
Missed appointment$30Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule22
Service call$50/hour + $0.55/mileClass 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule23
Partial or other damage$150Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule24
Replacement handset if lost or stolen without insurance$800Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule25
Replacement relay if lost or stolen without insurance$800Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule26
Replacement camera if lost or stolen without insurance$450Class 1, filed in New York, Feb 2025 v2 schedule27
Monthly lease (GPS and real-time)$91.23Class 2 and 3, filed in New York28
Cellular service$10Class 2 and 3, filed in New York29

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.

LifeSafer in Texas

138 certified service centers on the Texas DPS list. Advertised for Texas: under $3/day, install $50–$150. Compare Texas companies

Good to know

  • The footers of lifesafer.com and guardianinterlock.com list the same brand family (Guardian, Monitech, QuickStart, LifeSafer ISA), and ownership is not stated.
  • If your vehicle has an economy feature that shuts off the engine at a red light, that feature must be disabled.30
  • If the engine stalls, you have 2 to 5 minutes to restart without a new test, depending on your jurisdiction.31

Compare LifeSafer

Where LifeSafer is approved

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Documents we read

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

Sources

  1. Since our inception in 1991, LifeSafer Ignition Interlock has been at the forefront of ignition interlock technology.lifesafer.com/about-us
  2. With nearly 2,000 service centers nationwide, there’s always a LifeSafer installer nearby ready to help.lifesafer.com
  3. Find LifeSafer Locations Near Melifesafer.com/locations
  4. deep inhale, blow and hum a consistent tonelifesafer.com/devices
  5. Some States require the addition of a cameralifesafer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/l250-clienthandbook.pdf
  6. LifeSafer L250 (Camera, GPS, RTD)criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/Qualified Manufacturer Listing Devices-01202026.pdf
  7. device may take up to 3 minutes to warm uplifesafer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/l250-clienthandbook.pdf
  8. typically between 3 and 10 minutes, depending on your jurisdictionlifesafer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/l250-clienthandbook.pdf
  9. Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °Clifesafer.eu/device
  10. Approximately 12.52cm H x 6.24cm Wlifesafer.eu/device
  11. deep inhale, blow and hum a consistent tone) and a simple screenlifesafer.com/devices
  12. Yes, in some states. In fact, we are the only interlock provider who can install on a motorcyclelifesafer.com/faqs
  13. installation and monthly rental fees range from $50 to $150lifesafer.com/faqs
  14. Monthly Leasecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  15. Calibration Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  16. Installation Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  17. Optional Insurancecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  18. De-installation Feescriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  19. Lockout Override/Violation Feecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  20. Vehicle Transfercriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  21. Early Terminationcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  22. Missed Appointmentcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  23. Service Callcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  24. Partial/Other Damagecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  25. REPLACEMENT COSTS IF LOST OR STOLEN WITHOUT INSURANCEcriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  26. Relaycriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  27. Cameracriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  28. Approved NY Rates for Class 2criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  29. Cellular Servicecriminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/pdfs/LifeSafer NY_Pricing 123 February 2025 v2.pdf
  30. includes an economy feature that shuts off the engine while you are at a red lightlifesafer.com/faqs
  31. you will have 2 - 5 minutes to re-start your vehicle without having to take alifesafer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/l250-clienthandbook.pdf