アルコール・インターロックブリュッセル
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249. アルコール・インターロック
アルコール・インターロック（alcolock）は、車両の始動系へ接続された呼気検査装置です。始動前に運転者が設定上限未満の呼気サンプルを提出する必要があります。走行中の追加検査を求めたり、検査、失敗、改ざんの可能性を記録したりする場合もあります。一部の国では飲酒運転違反者への安全措置や法的義務として使用されます。
What is an alcohol interlock in Belgium?
An alcohol interlock is a breath-testing device connected to the vehicle. A driver subject to an alcohol-interlock programme can only start the vehicle after providing a breath sample below the required alcohol limit.
What alcohol limit does a Belgian alcohol interlock use?
The vehicle can only be started after a breath test showing less than 0.09 mg/l of alcohol in exhaled breath, corresponding to less than approximately 0.2‰ alcohol in the blood.
When can a Belgian court impose an alcohol interlock?
A court can impose an alcohol interlock for certain alcohol offences, including drivers caught with more than 0.8‰ alcohol, drivers in a state of intoxication and repeat offenders.
When is an alcohol interlock mandatory for a Belgian court?
A court must normally impose an alcohol interlock on drivers caught with at least 1.8‰ alcohol, unless it expressly gives reasons not to do so, and on serious repeat offenders caught twice with at least 1.2‰ within three years.
How long can an alcohol interlock be imposed in Belgium?
A Belgian court can impose an alcohol interlock for one to three years or for life, depending on the offence and circumstances.
Where must an alcohol interlock be installed in Belgium?
The device must be installed by an authorised service centre. The centre is responsible for installation, maintenance, technical checks, repairs and removal at the end of the programme.
Does a driver with an alcohol interlock have to follow a programme in Belgium?
Yes. The driver must participate in an official supervision programme with an authorised organisation and comply with the programme conditions.
Is the alcohol interlock shown on the Belgian driving licence?
Yes. A driver restricted to vehicles equipped with an alcohol interlock receives a driving licence with restriction code 69 for the applicable vehicle categories.
Who pays for the alcohol interlock in Belgium?
The convicted driver normally pays the costs of the alcohol-interlock system and programme. A judge may reduce the fine wholly or partly to take those costs into account.
