Ignition Interlock Device Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Technology(Fuel Cell Technology, Semiconductor Technology, and Others), By End User(Passenger Vehicles, and Commercial Vehicles), By Distribution Channel(Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and Aftermarket), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Ignition Interlock Device Market Driver

High incidence of DUI across the world

• According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 10,000 people are killed in drunk driving accidents in the United States each year. Aside from the loss of life, such accidents impose significant economic costs on the victims' families. According to a study published in the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) journal, nearly 11% of people polled in Europe and 17% in Asia reported driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the previous year. As a result, authorities around the world are focusing on reducing DUI incidents by enacting stricter laws and improving enforcement. As a result, the rising prevalence of DUI is expected to drive demand for ignition interlock devices over the forecast period.

Ignition Interlock Device Market Restraint

High cost associated with the installation of and monitoring of interlock ignition devices

• Ignition interlock devices are leased by the DUI offenders from the registered ignition interlock device providers. The total cost may for offender may run up to USD 420 to USD 600 per month. Not all people can afford these high compliance cost may have to permanently surrender their driving license. Thus, high installation and monitoring costs may prove to be a restraining factor for the ignition interlock device market growth over the forecast period.

Problem of false positives associated with the interlock ignition devices

• Even when used in a proper manner ignition interlock devices may throw up false positive results owing to variety of factors such as software glitches, human error, or poor maintenance. Additionally, many of the personal care products such as mouthwash, toothpaste, gums, and mints may contain traces of alcohol. Thus, use of such products prior to testing may show false positive result and land involved person in legal trouble. Thus, unreliability issues are expected to pose a major challenge to the ignition interlock device market growth over the forecast period.