The use of alcohol locks is from now on required in school and daycare transportation that has been organized by the municipality, the school or public facility, or is otherwise supported by the state or the municipality.
The police can fine those who fail to use the alcohol lock. Installing a breathalyser costs about 1,500 euros per vehicle.
The number of vehicles featuring alcohol locks is expected to rise sharply. Since for the time being the numbers are still limited, a vehicle without one of the locks can be temporaily used for transporting schoolchildren for up to five days when when regular vehicles are not available, for example when undergoing repairs or servicing.
