ALCOHOL SENSORS INTERNATIONAL SIGNS $360 MILLION CONTRACT FOR SENS-O-LOCK DISTRIBUTION IN EUROPE.

ISLANDIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York--May 13, 1996--ALCOHOL SENSORS INTERNATIONAL, LTD. (NASDAQ: ASILU) announced today that they have signed a contract worth over $360,000,000 with Digital Vehicle Security Systems (Digital), Chesham, Bucks, United Kingdom, for Digital to market Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd.'s line of ignition interlock devices in seventeen European countries.

The contract, executed May 9, 1996, between Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd. and Digital Vehicle Security Systems, calls for Digital to purchase 1.6 million SENS-O-LOCK units over a period of sixty months, commencing November, 1996.

Digital has been in business since 1968 (28 years) and produces a variety of consumer electronic products for such major companies as Philips and Whirlpool. They market their own 12-volt automotive alarm systems under the brand names Digital, Fighter and Guardian, and have a presence and distribution in 47 countries worldwide.

Robert B. Whitney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd. commented, "The contract with Digital Vehicle Security is significant in that we are exporting unique, state-of-the-art technology to countries overseas who experience the same, and in some cases greater, problems with drinking and driving than here in the United States. Besides the great opportunity for increased business, it has an even greater potential to save lives and prevent injury."

The signing of the contract is the culmination of over three-years communication between the two companies, and marks the first step in bringing the SENS-O-LOCK to people around the world. Digital will market the SENS-O-LOCK via a newly created division called SENS-O-LOCK U.K. Key points of the agreement include Digital's exclusive right to import SENS-O-LOCK into the U.K. and to market and ship to other agreed upon countries throughout Europe, including eastern block nations formerly part of the U.S.S.R.

Michael Ghazarian, Digital Vehicle Security Systems' Managing Director said, "Nations in the E.E.C. need SENS-O-LOCK in every vehicle because the problem of alcohol-related accidents is severe. It is not uncommon for people to consume wine or beer with lunch. It is a cultural idiosyncrasy in many countries. Despite the fact that people raised with it become used to consuming alcohol, its physiological effects on motor skills, in particular slowing down a driver's reaction time, is the same. Most people realize this, as do insurance companies who are exposed to the added liability a drinking driver creates. SENS-O-LOCK is like a vigilant but yet unobtrusive policeman, offering safety without inconvenience."

A major factor in Digital's enthusiasm for the project and a strong market force driving initial sales, is the British insurance industry, who have shown great interest in the device and have already indicated their willingness to significantly reduce the premiums normally charged to convicted drunk drivers who install a SENS-O-LOCK system in their vehicle. Currently in the U.K., a person convicted of drunk driving will find it extremely difficult to obtain insurance for a period of five years, and then only from specialist carriers. The stigma lasts for a full eleven years, with insurance premiums virtually unaffordable for most drivers. Insurance carriers who offer low premium loading to those who install SENS-O-LOCK will have a pool of approximately 1,000,000 drivers currently eligible for this program. Mr. Ghazarian stated that this opportunity alone warrants the level of commitment he is making to SENS-O-LOCK .

Digital plans to showcase the SENS-O-LOCK product at the famed British International Motor Show in Birmingham, England, October 16 - 27 when nearly 800,000 visitors are expected, making it the largest automotive event of its kind in Europe. They will host visitors from around the world in a 1,045 square foot booth, primarily devoted to the SENS-O-LOCK product.

"I believe our success in Europe will be greatly enhanced by our contract with Digital," Bob Whitney concluded. "They have confirmed that they have the contacts, the financial resources and the experience to move us into the mainstream of the European automotive world. More important, the enthusiasm shown by Mr. Ghazarian and his people give us confidence in their ability to carry our product and marketing message across the European continent with the same level of excitement we are generating here, in the United States." The Company notes that the above contains forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially. Please refer to the Company's last filed Form 10-K and/or 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements.

Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd. sells, and through a network of installation centers, services, repairs and installs a line of patent pending SENS-O-LOCK ignition interlock devices that are designed to detect, evaluate and help prevent an intoxicated driver from operating a vehicle equipped with the Company's devices. The Company's products are marketed to the legislative (State) mandated installation market, the corporate fleet market and to individual vehicle owners.

CONTACT: Dr. Steven A. Martello

Vice President, Chief Operating Officer 

ALCOHOL SENSORS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

516-342-1515

or

Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA 

Mona J. Walsh

WOLFE AXELROD ASSOCIATES

212-370-4500

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