Patent ID: 8291883

Claim:
A device for interrupting an automobile ignition in the event of a stuck throttle comprising: a multifunction accelerator pedal comprising: an elongate main pedal body comprising: a first end communicably engaging an internal combustion engine throttle means; and an opposite notched end having a notch; a lower pedal comprising: an elongate structure; a face in perpendicular relation to the elongate structure, the face adapted for depression during use; a locking lug protecting from the structure for engaging the notch when the face is depressed; and a pawl distal the face; wherein the lower pedal is pivotally affixed to the main pedal body via a pivot mount disposed at a position along the elongate structure intermediate the face and the pawl; an interruption means for grounding the ignition in response to an undesirable throttle status; the multifunction accelerator pedal adapted for engaging the interruption means such that the multifunction accelerator pedal communicates the undesirable throttle status to the interruption means and engages the interruption means in response to the undesirable throttle status thereby grounding the ignition.