North America Ignition Interlock Devices Market

Market Snapshot

The North America ignition interlock devices market is estimated to reach US$ 52.76 Mn by the end of 2021, states a revised study by Persistence Market Research. Ignition interlock device demand out lookin this region remains strong, with the market expected to top US$ 110 Mn by the end of 2031.

Industry analysis on ignition interlock devices on North America depicts that the U.S. holds a mammoth share of 80% in the region, and the market here is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6%, which is higher than the regional CAGR of 4.4%.

Key Points Covered in Ignition Interlock Devices Industry Survey:

• Market estimates and forecast 2016-2031
• Key drivers and restraints impacting market growth
• Segment-wise, country-wise, and region-wise analysis
• Competition mapping and benchmarking
• Brand share and market share analysis
• Key product innovations and regulatory climate
• COVID-19 Impact on ignition interlock devices and how to navigate
• Recommendation on key winning strategies

Tech and Trends in Ignition Interlock Devices

Increasing instances of drink & drive and sharp rise in the number of accidents due to this alone has made the installation of ignition interlock devices a required safety norm across North America.

Governments are also urging and imposing new mandates for the implementation of these devices in order to ensure road safety. Every December in the U.S. is marked as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month”, and in 2020, Intoxalock, a leading name in the ignition interlocks industry, endorsed this initiative. With this endorsement it was intended to create awareness through this initiative as well as generate more awareness on the use of its ignition interlock devices.

Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety recently announced that its breath-analyzing interlock for commercial vehicles will be available by the end of 2021. With support from the federal government, the technology for detecting impaired drivers has grown rapidly owing to rising road safety concerns and push from organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Such new advancements and steps to strengthen road safety will be key in driving demand for ignition interlock devices in the near future.

Market Overview

Ignition interlock device is an advanced breathalyzer installed in vehicles to measure the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of the driver, wherein the driver needs to blow breath into the device to give his breath sample. If the alcohol content in the breath sample is more than pre-set limit of the device, the vehicle would not start. Ignition interlock device is used as a tool against drunk driving.

Ignition Interlock Devices Industry Research on Drivers and Trends

The ignition interlock device can be used by drivers convicted of DUI as well as by voluntary users who are not convicted of DUI. In order to use this device, the user needs to pay a number of fees, such as installation charges, monitoring fees, device calibration charges, etc.

Use of ignition interlock device helps the convicted driver to regain his license much before the completion of his suspension period. However, laws regarding the usage of these devices differ in each state of the U.S and Canada. Some states have made the usage of device mandatory for first-time offenders, while in other states, it’s compulsory for second or third-time offenders.

The trend in this market is the provision of devices with added features by current market players, such as camera, GPS tracker, and attractive cup shaped packaging, in view of avoiding the social awkwardness caused by the usage of ignition interlock device.

Ignition Interlock Devices Industry Research by Technology

By technology, the fuel cell technology segment accounted for majority of value share of the total market and is expected to continue to dominate the market in terms of value throughout the forecast period.

Currently, the key focus of the major market players lies on offering added features such as mobile application, real-time monitoring, GPS tracker, etc.

Market Players

Some of the major market players in the North America ignition interlock devices market include Smartstart Inc., Lifesafer Inc., Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc., Intoxalock, Monitech LLC, Alco Alert Interlock, Inc., and Guardian Interlock System Corp.

The market is segmented as follows: