Getting hit on in public, let alone in a parking lot, is awkward enough on its own, especially if you’re not interested in the person. But getting hit on while doing something that feels embarrassing to you, significantly ups the awkwardness. What would you have done in this situation? Kayleena Zimmerman (@kaymarie2.16) posted a video, which has racked up more than 16,000 views, recounting a trip to AutoZone that didn't go quite the way she planned. “Embarrassed is an understatement,” Zimmerman said in the text overlay. “That was the most embarrassing [redacted] that has happened to me in a while,” she added. Zimmerman explains that she’d grabbed something at AutoZone, gotten back in her car, and was doing what she now apparently has to do before going anywhere—blow into her ignition interlock device to start the vehicle. Then someone knocked on her window. She stopped mid-blow, rolled down the window, and told the guy to give her a second. Then she went right back to it—blow, click, pass—before asking what he wanted. "I just thought you were beautiful and I was gonna ask for your number," he told her. "Are you sure you want my number now?" she asked. It’s unclear whether she ended up giving it to him. "Don't drink and drive,” she advised in the caption. What Is An Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device (IID), sometimes called a car breathalyzer, is a small piece of hardware installed directly in a vehicle that prevents it from starting unless the driver blows a clean breath sample into it first. Tell us what you think! View Comments The device measures your breath alcohol content before you can turn the key, and if you're over the limit (usually 0.02 breath alcohol content), the car won't start, Intoxalock explains. Once you're on the road, the device will prompt you for random breath samples throughout your trip to confirm you're staying sober behind the wheel. Failing one of those rolling retests means you'll be prompted to pull over, and depending on your state, your horn might start honking or your lights flashing until you shut the car off. The devices are leased, not purchased, and typically run between $70 and $120 a month. Who Has To Use An Interlock Device? Not every driving under the influence (DUI) conviction automatically results in an IID requirement. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 31 states and Washington, D.C. require all offenders, including first-timers, to install one. Another eight states only kick in the requirement for high BAC offenders or repeat violations, while five states reserve it exclusively for repeat offenders. Six states—California, Indiana, Nevada, North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota—have no statewide mandate at all, though judges can still order one at their discretion. The federal government has weighed in too: back in 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released guidelines pushing states to require interlocks for first-time convicted drunk drivers and to set minimum usage periods. Awkward AutoZone Moment Inspires Jokes People were both amused and sympathetic to Zimmerman. One wrote facetiously, “Okay but did he get the number?” “Mistakes happen, long as you’ve learn from them,” another said. “I did it for 3 years. In two different cars. But now I’m 7 years sober so I guess it worked,” a third wrote. “Lmfao if I was the guy I would probably just make jokes about it but never take it that serious,” a commenter added. Motor1 reached out to Zimmerman via email and TikTok direct message for comment. We'll be sure to update this if she responds. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team
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