01/01/2014

Advanced Electronics and Intoxalock | Press release

CARIBOU, ME – Advanced Electronics, a mobile electronics retailer servicing Aroostook County, helps drivers get back on the road safely as the only Authorized Intoxalock Ignition Interlock Service Center in Northern Maine. The Intoxalock was developed by Iowa-based Consumer Safety Technology, LLC (CST) and is the first driving safety device of its kind to offer advanced technology that enhances the performance standards of ignition interlocks.

“Our partnership with Intoxalock has been extremely rewarding throughout the past 2 years,” said Brian Violette. “We have been able to provide our clients with a local option to have a high quality ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle and their process is extremely user-friendly. In the past, we had explored other providers, but Intoxalock has proven to be a reliable, high quality and straight-forward partner.”

Advanced Electronics has been installing and servicing the Intoxalock since 2010 and is a nationally recognized installer of electronic devices such as audio/video systems and remote car starters. Service Centers like Advanced Electronics are sought out in different areas of each state across the nation to help ensure that Intoxalock customers receive premium customer service. Intoxalock users lease the device from CST and are put directly in touch with their local service center for installation and maintenance.

The Intoxalock is a discreet, hand-held alcohol sensor that tests a driver’s breath to determine their breath alcohol content. The device will prohibit the vehicle from starting if the driver fails the test. The Intoxalock is primarily used by people who are legally required to have an ignition interlock device in their vehicle because of a drunk-driving violation. However, more and more users are beginning to voluntarily install the device for safety preferences.

“Intoxalock is first and foremost a driving safety device and it has a range of benefits,” said Dave Arringdale, CEO of CST. “For example, a family might choose to use Intoxalock to ensure the safety of a loved one who has a drinking problem. Large companies that have a fleet of vehicles on the road also use our equipment to ensure the safety of their employees and reduce liability risks.”

To use the Intoxalock, a driver simply pushes a button, submits their breath sample, and waits for the LED screen to display passed or failed. If the driver passes, they can start the car and head to their destination. If a driver doesn’t pass, they will be unable to start the car and will have to wait a period of time before attempting to pass another breath test. Installation of the Intoxalock takes about an hour and does not affect the vehicle performance. The driver is alerted when it’s time to return to a service center for recalibration.

About Intoxlalock/Consumer Safety Technology

In conjunction with researchers at Iowa State University, CST developed the Intoxalock® using alcohol-specific fuel cell technology in 1992. CST was the first company in the country to use this cutting-edge technology, which is now the ignition interlock industry standard. In 2010, CST added the option of advanced technology features to their Legacy device through their Intoxalock eLERT™ product line. The Intoxalock eLERT offers GPS functionality, imaging technology, real-time reporting, and instant event notifications in both a mobile and a home monitoring device.

For additional information, as well as an instructional video, visit www.Intoxalock.com and find Intoxalock on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Intoxalock

About Advanced Electronics

Advanced Electronics was founded in 1985 as a mobile electronics and TV shop, located on South Main Street in Caribou, just north of The Caribou Inn. Over the last 25 years the Advanced Electronics team has continually strived to meet the growing demand of audio/video electronics and remote starter’s in vehicles.

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