Act 1221 (Ignition Interlock Law) in Arkansas Requires DWI Offenders to Get an Ignition Interlock Starting July 22, 2015

Thanks to new legislation passed April 8, 2015, the roads of Arkansas are about to become much safer for drivers and passengers alike.

Beginning July 22, the ignition interlock law that began as Senate Bill 877 will go into effect, requiring all DWI offenders to acquire an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in order to drive during their license suspension.  Previously, someone convicted of a DWI in Arkansas had the option of having an ignition interlock installed or waiting out a license suspension.  But, as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) explains, “many repeat offenders are caught driving without ignition interlock and driving on a suspended license,” putting themselves and other people on the road at risk*.  SB 877—now Act 1221—removes the option, making the acquisition of an ignition interlock mandatory following a DWI conviction in the state of Arkansas.

At Smart Start, we understand that DWI offenders rarely make this mistake intentionally.  However, we also understand that, sometimes, mistakes happen.  Our goal is to help everyone make Arkansas roads safer.  And, because the U.S. Center for Disease Control asserts that Ignition Interlock Devices have been proven to reduce repeat drunk driving offenses by 67%—much more than license suspensions—we believe that this ignition interlock law is a great step forward for the great Natural State.

You might be wondering: what is an Ignition Interlock Device?  Sometimes mistakenly referred to as a “car breathalyzer,” an Ignition Interlock Device—like Smart Start’s SSI-20/20™ or SSI-20/30™—is a means of not only testing blood alcohol content (BAC) levels, but ensuring that drivers who are intoxicated cannot operate their vehicles.  An Ignition Interlock Device is a testing unit affixed to cars, trucks, and crossover vehicles to prevent drivers with a higher BAC from driving.  Smart Start believes that, by separating drinking from driving, we can make the roads safer for Arkansans everywhere.

Following Act 1221, you may find yourself in need of an Ignition Interlock Device in Arkansas.  Call 1-800-831-3299 TODAY or fill out our online form to get the industry’s best value.  We offer the best ignition interlock price and the lowest ignition interlock cost, with low monthly monitoring fees. But the only thing cheap about a Smart Start device is the price.  We use the most reliable, cost-effective technology so you can take your tests quickly and accurately.  At Smart Start, we believe that mistakes do not make the human.  We want to help you through your requirement with compassion so you can get back on the road quickly and safely.

Step 1:  Call 1-800-831-3299 and schedule an installation.

Step 2:  Arrive at the nearest service center for your appointment, where a technician will show you how to use your device.

Step 3:  Get back on the road.

Step 4:  Schedule monthly appointments where you will pay a nominal fee for your device to be maintained and calibrated per court requirements.

Step 5:  Complete your program.

Help make Arkansas roads a safer place to drive.  Get a jump start on Act 1221 today and call 1-800-831-3299 or fill out our user-friendly online form.  We’re here for you.