Sec. 521.2475. IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE EVALUATION. (a) On January 1 of each year, the department shall issue an evaluation of each ignition interlock device approved under Section 521.247 using guidelines established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including:
(1) whether the device provides accurate detection of alveolar air;
(2) the moving retest abilities of the device;
(3) the use of tamper-proof blood alcohol content level software by the device;
(4) the anticircumvention design of the device;
(5) the recalibration requirements of the device; and
(6) the breath action required by the operator.
(b) The department shall assess the cost of preparing the evaluation equally against each manufacturer of an approved device.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.86(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle B - Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards
Chapter 521 - Driver's Licenses and Certificates
Subchapter L. Occupational License
Section 521.243. Notice to State; Presentation of Evidence
Section 521.244. Hearing; Order; Determination of Essential Need
Section 521.245. Required Counseling
Section 521.246. Ignition Interlock Device Requirement
Section 521.2461. Testing for Alcohol or Controlled Substances
Section 521.2462. Supervision of Person Issued Occupational Driver's License
Section 521.2465. Restricted License
Section 521.247. Approval of Ignition Interlock Devices by Department
Section 521.2475. Ignition Interlock Device Evaluation
Section 521.2476. Minimum Standards for Vendors of Ignition Interlock Devices
Section 521.248. Order Requirements
Section 521.249. Notice to Department; Issuance of Occupational License
Section 521.250. Court Order in Operator's Possession
Section 521.251. Effective Date of Occupational License