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[SPANISH] Smart Start’s SmartMobile Training Video
Transcript Below: Hola y bienvenidos a Smart Start. Entendemos que se le ha ordenado utilizar un dispositivo de control de alcohol portátil. Con su SmartMobile™, le ayudaremos a completar su programa con éxito. En este video de entrenamiento le mostraremos el dispositivo SmartMobile, cómo funciona, las ventanas de prueba y mucho más para que esté […]
Why 5% Craft Beer Will Get You More Drunk Than 4% Lagers
Picture this. Person A is drinking a craft beer with 5% ABV at a microbrewery. Meanwhile, Person B is watching TV at home and enjoying a Dos Equis with 4% ABV. Within the hour, Person A drank two craft beers and Person B drank six Dos Equis. Person B is probably feeling more impaired than […]
Can I install an Ignition Interlock into a rental car?
Do you need to use a rental car during your Ignition Interlock program? Or are you planning an out-of-town vacation and need a temporary rental car? Every state’s regulations are different when it comes to these questions about rental vehicles and needing to use an Ignition Interlock. Ignition Interlocks and Rental Car Companies Using a […]
What if I need an Ignition Interlock but I drive for my job?
If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) but must use an Ignition Interlock after a DUI conviction, Smart Start can provide simple solutions for you so you can still fulfill your court requirements. What do I do if I need an Ignition Interlock but have a CDL? Every Ignition Interlock program’s regulations are state-by-state, […]
[SPANISH] Smart Start Ignition Interlock Training Video
Watch Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Spanish training video, or read its transcript below. Hola y bienvenido a Smart Start. Gracias por elegirnos como su proveedor de Alcoholimetro. Al escoger nuestro Alcoholimetro usted eligió conveniencia, asequibilidad y un alcoholímetro fácil de usar fabricado por la empresa líder en tecnología de monitoreo de alcohol. Recuerde que estamos […]
How Do Eco Cars Affect Ignition Interlocks?
Vehicles now have an economical function that automatically stops someone’s engine at red lights and stop signs to reduce fuel consumption. What some people may wonder is if these stop-and-go vehicles affect Ignition Interlocks. Ignition Interlocks Installed in Eco, or Stop-And-Start, Vehicles At Smart Start, our Ignition Interlocks can be installed on nearly any vehicle. […]
What happens if I can’t pass my Ignition Interlock test?
What happens if I can’t pass my Ignition Interlock test? If you aren’t able to pass your Ignition Interlock test, it won’t necessarily mean you’ll receive consequences. The first step is to not worry and keep calm. Sometimes it just takes some adjusting with your testing pattern. When your test interrupts with a low-pitched […]
SERIES – What Does the ABORT TAMPER Result on My Ignition Interlock Mean?
Smart Start is built on reliable and efficient technology so our clients can go through an easy and successful Ignition Interlock program. Sometimes abort messages can show as a result from your Interlock testing. One of those messages is ABORT TAMPER. What ABORT TAMPER Means Your Ignition Interlock will usually read ABORT TAMPER for one […]
What will happen if someone else gets a DUI while driving my car?
What happens if a friend is driving your car but receives a DUI? Will this mean you’ll get in trouble with your court? These questions are answered on a case-by-case basis. It also varies state-by-state. Here’s a few general factors to consider, however. If your friend received a DUI in your car without any accidents […]
Can I get an Ignition Interlock if I’m not a U.S. Citizen?
If you are working toward becoming a U.S. citizen, are you still required to use an Ignition Interlock? Do I need an Ignition Interlock if I’m not a U.S. Citizen? Keeping our roadways safe involves everyone who lives in America. If a state issues you a license to allow you to drive, then you are […]
