Indiana § 9-30-5-8 - Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering
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§ 9-30-5-8. Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering
Sec. 8. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally tampers with an ignition interlock device for the purpose of:
(1) circumventing the ignition interlock device; or
(2) rendering the ignition interlock device inaccurate or inoperative;
commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person who solicits another person to:
(1) blow into an ignition interlock device; or
(2) start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device;
for the purpose of providing an operable vehicle to a person who is restricted to driving a vehicle with the ignition interlock device commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-2-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2004, SEC.5.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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