Addressing Road Safety Through Interlocks
Affordable Interlock Systems (AIS) has officially launched its services in Western Australia to address the state’s significant road safety issues as of 26th May 2026.
Founded by former Royal Australian Air Force Engineer Ron Mulder, AIS will support the Western Australian Alcohol Interlock Scheme (WAAIS) by providing essential infrastructure for drink-driving offenders.
Western Australia ranks third in the country for road toll rates, trailing only the Northern Territory and Tasmania. This alarming statistic prompted AIS’s expansion to help combat this crisis. The company will provide breath-testing ignition interlock devices to those convicted of high-level offences with a BAC of 0.15 or above, repeat offenders within five years, and those causing harm while under the influence.
Mulder highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating, “Approximately 95% of our users are everyday professionals, including doctors, nurses, and parents, who made a single poor decision.”
Reducing Road Trauma with Technology
AIS is deploying advanced calibration technology across its new service centres in Western Australia. This technology aims to minimise device errors and help reduce the number of road deaths, which currently stands at 1,336 Australians annually due to road trauma.
Since its establishment in 2019, the company has partnered with ALCOLOCK to provide reliable interlock products. AIS is committed to supporting the WA Department of Transport in eliminating impaired driving, a key component of the ‘Fatal Five’ causes of road trauma.
Following the launch, individuals required to have an interlock fitted will need to demonstrate clean breath test results over a minimum period, usually six months, to graduate from the WAAIS.
The expansion into Western Australia is seen as a crucial move to address road safety challenges, especially in vast regional corridors that present unique risks. By establishing a local presence, AIS aims to provide critical interlock support needed during one of Australia’s deadliest windows on the road.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 11:59 am
