Man Charged for Driving Without Breathalyzer Device, Police Say

An Allentown man was charged with operating a car without an ignition interlocking Breathalyzer device, according to Upper Macungie Police. 

Police said Henry Sniezek, 47, of Allentown, was stopped Monday morning at Lone Lane Road and Kraft Drive for an expired inspection sticker.

Police said his license indicated that he was only supposed to drive a vehicle with an ignition interlocking Breathalyzer device. Police said charges were filed with District Judge Michael Faulkner.

According to PennDOT, an ignition interlocking device would prohibit those under the influence of alcohol from operating a car. Drivers would be required to blow into the device before starting the vehicle, and if alcohol is detected, the device would prevent the car from starting. Also, the driver, at periodic times while driving, would be prompted to blow into the device to ensure they are not under the influence. 

PennDOT says such a device is installed after a driver receives two or more citations for driving under the influence. 

Police, in their release, did not say why Sniezek had to have an ignition interlocking Breathalyzer device.

According to online court records, a Henry Sniezek pleaded guilty to a DUI charge in a negotiated plea in November 2009, and he was fined $1,500, put on house arrest for 135 days and probation for 18 months.