What is a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bond?
Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bonds are required for individuals and businesses that handle the installation of BAIIDs in motor vehicles. These devices, usually installed due to court order, are designed to only allow the vehicle’s ignition to engage when the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is below the set limit, leaving the vehicle immobile in the event they have exceeded this limit and are not suitable to drive. These license and permit surety bonds ensure the BAIID’s proper installation in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Which states require BAIID Installer Bonds?
Pacific Surety proudly offers BAIID Installer Bonds in the following states:
If you do not see your state listed, please contact us and our knowledgeable underwriters will assist you.
What is the bond amount for this Surety Bond?
Bond amounts for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bonds in Arizona is $25k and are set by the local rules and statutes regulating the industry. Please contact us with specific questions, and our knowledgeable underwriting staff will assist you.
How much do BAIID Installer Bonds cost?
Pricing for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bonds will vary, and your premium will be based on the following factors:
- State the bond is required in
- Amount of the bond
- Term length of the bond
- Personal credit for anyone with at least a 10% ownership stake in the business
Individuals with good credit can expect to pay between 1%-5% of the bond amount. Qualified applicants could pay as little as $250 annually for a $25,000 Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bonds. To find out how much your bond is going to cost, please complete our online application for your free, no obligation price quote.
Can I get a BAIID Installer Surety Bond with bad credit?
Pacific Surety offers a wide range of approvals, regardless of credit, for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bonds. With our strong surety relationships, we have the ability to approve 99% of applicants, regardless of how bad their credit is. Our knowledgeable underwriting staff will work with you to ensure you receive the lowest possible pricing for your bond. Applicants with substandard credit can expect to pay 5%-10% of the bond amount in premium. To see what rate you will qualify for, please complete our online application for your free, no obligation price quote.
How are BAIID Installer Bonds purchased?
The first step is to complete our quick online application for your free, no obligation bond quote. Submission takes only five minutes, and our underwriting staff will be in contact with you within a couple of hours with pricing. If you prefer to speak with our knowledgeable staff, please call 1-866-722-7873 and one of our Underwriters will assist you in applying for your bond.
After you receive approval, you must sign an indemnity agreement with the surety and provide payment for your bond premium. In most cases, we can issue bonds the same day we receive your signed documents and payment.
Who do BAIID Installer Bonds protect?
Unlike insurance, which protects you, your home or your business, Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Installer Surety Bonds protect the obligee (entity requiring the bond). If the principal (licensed wholesaler) does not install the interlock device properly in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, a claim can be filed by the obligee with the surety company for relief. If the claim is valid, the surety will pay up to the penal sum of the bond to resolve the claim. You are then required to reimburse the surety for all monies paid out, including any attorney fees incurred by the surety in the defense of the claim.
Claims can be detrimental to your business. Not only do they cause financial harm, they make it very difficult, if not impossible, to get bonded again.