Alcolock
//ˈæl.kə.lɒk// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A mechanism that prevents a car from starting if the driver has exceeded the legal limits of alcohol consumption.
"Various international studies have shown that alcolock users had 65% to 95% fewer repeat offences than drivers whose driving licence was suspended or revoked. The previous Government conducted a trial programme in 2005, but there was never any follow-up."
Example
More examples"Various international studies have shown that alcolock users had 65% to 95% fewer repeat offences than drivers whose driving licence was suspended or revoked. The previous Government conducted a trial programme in 2005, but there was never any follow-up."
Etymology
Blend of alcohol + lock.
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