(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully blowing into an ignition interlock device or starting a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device if, for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle for someone required under ORS § 813.602 to have such a device, the person blows into an ignition interlock device or starts an automobile equipped with the device.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 813.612

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) This section does not apply to a person who is required to have an ignition interlock device and who blows into or starts the person’s own vehicle that is so equipped.

(3) The offense described in this section, unlawfully blowing into an ignition interlock device or starting a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device, is a Class A traffic violation. [1987 c.746 § 7]