2. Based in Villa Park, Illinois, Brennan & Clark, Ltd., is a full-
service commercial collection agency that has been in
operation since 1980. Dedicated to giving back to the
community, Brennan & Clark supports the work of several
charities and nonprofit groups, including Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD).
Recently, MADD representatives testified before New
Jersey lawmakers in support of legislation requiring
ignition interlocks for every individual convicted of driving
under the influence. Similar to a breathalyzer, ignition
interlocks are mechanisms that can analyze blood alcohol
concentration (BAC).

3. The devices are installed into a vehicle’s dashboard and
prevent its motor from starting until a clean breath sample
is provided. Interlocks have been proven to reduce repeat
offenses, and states that have all-offender interlock laws
have seen major reductions in alcohol-related traffic
deaths.
Current New Jersey law only requires ignition interlock
devices for repeat offenders or those convicted with a BAC
of .15 or more. The proposed bill, which was introduced by
Assemblywoman Stender, would strengthen existing
legislation by requiring first-time offenders with a BAC of
.08 to .14 to drive with an interlock device for three to 12
months.