Missouri Laws 577.612 – Tampering with or circumventing the operation of an interlock device — penalty
1. A person commits the offense of tampering with or circumventing the operation of an ignition interlock device if:
(1) His or her driving privilege is restricted by a prohibition on the operation of any vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device, and he or she knowingly requests or solicits any other person to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the person so restricted with an operable vehicle; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 577.612
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(2) He or she blows into an ignition interlock device or starts a vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing an operable vehicle to a person whose driving privilege is restricted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 302 by a prohibition on the operation of any vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device; or
(3) He or she tampers with, or circumvents the operation of, an ignition interlock device.
2. The offense of tampering with or circumventing the operation of an ignition interlock device is a class A misdemeanor.