General Information
New Virginia DUI Law Relaxes Limits on Restricted Licenses
Under the new Virginia DUI law, those drivers who have a restricted license and an Ignition Interlock Device no longer have limitations on where they can drive.
How Do I Take Care of My Ignition Interlock Device in the Heat?
Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Devices are built to take the summertime heat. With a few simple tips, you can help your IID make it easily through even the hottest summer.
How Long Do I Need an Ignition Interlock Device?
There’s no easy answer. Ignition Interlock laws vary by jurisdiction, and by the nature of the offense. It’s important to ask questions and be clear about requirements in your area.
How Do I Blow Into an Ignition Interlock Device?
Depending on which state you live in, you’ll have to learn how to correctly blow into your Ignition Interlock. We provide hands-on training during every installation.
Portable Alcohol Breathalyzer Works for DUI Court Program
Stay-at-Home orders created a challenge for authorities to continue alcohol testing for DUI offenders during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fulton County DUI Treatment Court in Georgia chose a novel solution using BreathCheck™ portable alcohol breathalyzers from Smart Start.
Choose Mobile Alcohol Testing with SmartMobile
A paper released earlier this year by the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) emphasizes the growing role of smartphone apps for supervision. That kind of solution is easily available through our app-based BreathCheck™ mobile alcohol testing device. But the 11-page APPA document also mentions a second mobile alcohol testing approach. The second option is […]
What is SR-22? And Why Would I Need It?
An SR-22 can be one of the more confusing parts of a DUI conviction. For starters, it’s not really “insurance.” It’s proof from your auto insurer that if your license has been suspended, you have the minimum coverage required by your state.
Your Most Frequently Asked Questions Deserve Quick Answers
Helping you navigate through your program requirements is especially important during such a challenging time. As promised, we’re here for whatever you need, including answers to your most frequently asked questions.
Mobile Alcohol Monitoring Makes SmartWeb Valuable
Our SmartWeb™ online platform is the backbone of Smart Start’s mobile alcohol-monitoring technology. We like to think of it as Mission Control not just for Ignition Interlock, but for a robust portfolio of mobile devices like BreathCheck™ or SmartMobile™. It’s one-stop case management that goes where you go, whenever you need it.
Should Your Client Change Ignition Interlock Providers?
Even after your client chooses an Ignition Interlock program, there may still be issues. They may discover that it’s time to find a better provider.
