IT Forensics · Car

Forensic analysis of alcohol interlock data – Forensic documentation of alcohol immobilisers

Alcohol interlock systems prevent a vehicle from starting if a specified breath alcohol level is exceeded, and usually record the tests carried out, including the time and the result.

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This data may be relevant for the forensic documentation of compliance with conditions imposed under reintegration programmes or court orders.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.

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We analyse available test reports for the alcohol interlock system and document the tests carried out and the measurement results in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

Proof of compliance with alcohol interlock requirements
Investigation of breaches of court orders
Support for reintegration programmes
Investigation of attempts to tamper with the system
Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
Cooperation with public authorities and experts

How an alcohol interlock test works

Once the data has been backed up, the available test reports are extracted, organised chronologically and checked for anomalies such as attempts at tampering or omitted tests.

Why is the alcohol interlock test relevant in a forensic context?

Comprehensive documentation of tests carried out can be of crucial importance for compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.

Attempts to tamper with the system, for example by using workarounds, can also be proven through forensic analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all test results stored permanently?+
For most systems, yes; the exact scope is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Can attempts to tamper with the system be detected?+
In many cases, technical anomalies in the log data provide relevant clues.
Is the fitting of an alcohol interlock system required by law?+
This is determined by the relevant guidelines and individual requirements and is assessed from a legal perspective on a case-by-case basis.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of alcohol interlock data"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.

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