AIS Road Safety Leadership National Expansion Press Release

10 August 2026 News

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Affordable Interlock Systems Strengthens National Footprint in Support of Australia's Road Safety Strategy

As Australia's road toll persists above 1,300 deaths per year, the nation's exclusive ALCOLOCK provider expands accredited alcohol interlock services across NSW, WA and SA.

GOLD COAST, QLD -- Affordable Interlock Systems, the exclusive Australian service agent for ALCOLOCK alcohol interlock devices, is expanding its national service network in direct response to Australia's persistent road toll and the targets set under the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. With more than 1,300 Australians killed on roads each year (source: BITRE Road Deaths Australia, May 2026), founder and director Ron Mulder, a former Royal Australian Air Force engineer, is placing alcohol interlock programs at the centre of a practical, evidence-based national effort to reduce preventable road trauma.

Alcohol Interlocks: What the Evidence Shows

Drink driving remains a persistent contributor to Australia's Fatal Five causes of road fatalities. A comprehensive evaluation of the NSW Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program (Transport for NSW, 2024) found that interlock programs reduce the rate of drink-driving reoffending by up to 86 per cent during the period a device is fitted. The National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 sets a target to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030, and alcohol interlocks are among the few evidence-based interventions that produce measurable compliance data from every service event.

"Interlocks aren't a punishment. They're a proven, practical safety tool," said Mr Mulder. "Every calibration cycle generates data that shows whether the program is working. That kind of accountability is rare in road safety interventions, and it's exactly why interlock programs deserve stronger national investment."

The company's expansion formally aligns its service capability with the strategy's goals: as more service centres come online across Australia, more participants gain access to accredited, affordable support without travelling long distances for mandatory calibration appointments. Consistent nationwide availability is essential for a program that requires ongoing participation and monthly device servicing.

What the National Expansion Means for Participants

Affordable Interlock Systems now operates accredited service centres across New South Wales, Queensland, ACT and Western Australia. Northern Territory accreditation is expected within weeks of the NT contract taking effect, with applications for Victoria and South Australia in their final stages.

All service centres operate in compliance with Australian Standard AS 3547:2019 (Breath alcohol testing devices for personal use), the baseline certification required under state-mandated interlock programs. Participants can locate their nearest service centre via the AIS locations finder.

For most Australians who enter an interlock program, the experience comes as a surprise. The majority are professionals, parents and community members who made one decision they would not make again.

"Our role is to make the process as straightforward as possible so people can keep working, keep parenting and keep contributing while they meet their legal obligations," Mr Mulder said. "That's what dignity-first service looks like in practice."

Understanding how alcohol interlocks work is the first step for most participants. The AIS intake process is paperless, and a personalised quote is typically available in around five minutes.

Commercial Fleets and Chain of Responsibility

Court-mandated participants are not the only road users who benefit from alcohol interlock technology. Under Australian WHS legislation, commercial fleet operators carry a duty of care for the safety of every person affected by their operations. A voluntary alcohol interlock programme is documented evidence of proactive due diligence for mining companies, transport operators, bus fleets and logistics businesses.

Affordable Interlock Systems provides commercial alcohol interlock solutions for organisations that choose to go beyond minimum compliance and demonstrate a measurable commitment to road safety. The same technology that serves court-mandated participants now gives fleet operators a verifiable, data-backed record of due diligence.

About Affordable Interlock Systems

Affordable Interlock Systems is an Australian-owned and operated provider of alcohol interlock installation and calibration services, and the exclusive Australian service agent for ALCOLOCK (manufactured by Alcohol Countermeasure Systems, Montreal, Canada). The company combines engineering-grade quality systems with a human-centred approach to road safety, supporting both personal interlock program participants and commercial fleet operators with duty-of-care obligations.