General Information
The Benefits of an Optional Interlock Device
You may be thinking of extra safety measures while loved ones, or your teenage children, are behind the wheel. Voluntarily installing an Interlock Device for your vehicle or a child’s is an added step to ensuring their wellbeing and everyone else’s. Designed to prevent intoxicated individuals from operating a vehicle, a voluntary Ignition Interlock Device […]
Charging or Changing Your Car Battery with an Ignition Interlock
When installed, your Interlock Device works alongside your vehicle’s other parts in a cooperative, seamless process. For the Interlock Device to function properly, however, parts like your vehicle’s battery needs to be in good condition as well. That may include charging or changing your car’s battery, even with an Ignition Interlock installed. Sometimes, charging or […]
Can I Put an Interlock Device on My Work Vehicle?
When ordered to use an Interlock Device, some clients may have this question on their minds if they operate a vehicle on the job. Can an Ignition Interlock Device be installed into a work vehicle? Absolutely. Interlock Devices are meant to determine your sobriety while on the road during your program, not to cause a […]
Are Random Rolling Retests on Interlock Devices Dangerous?
When searching Ignition Interlock Device (IID) information online, some sites may report that when IID’s prompt for a random rolling retest, it is extremely dangerous. They even say that the IID could shut down your vehicle while you are driving. Don’t be fooled. No state-approved Interlock Device vendor would create a product that is a […]
Do I Need To Be At The Service Center To Get My Interlock Device Installed?
An installation appointment is scheduled, your paperwork is in order, and you are ready to start your Interlock Device program. You may be wondering how installation day is going to go. And do you need to be there for the entire appointment? Do I need to be present to get my Interlock installed? It is […]
SERIES: What do I need to take to my Interlock Device installation?
You just confirmed your scheduled Interlock Device installation appointment at your nearest Smart Start service center, so you are on the right track to getting back on the road again. But what do you need to take with you to your installation appointment? Bringing the right materials with you to your Interlock Device install appointment […]
Why Won’t the Unlock Code Work for My Interlock Device?
If you are using an Interlock Device, one of the messages on its screen that you may see is either VIOLATION LCK or SVCLCK. This indicates that the Device is currently in lockout mode. There’s no need to worry if your Interlock Device goes into lockout mode. As an alternative to a towing fee, Smart […]
Can Parents Pay for Their Child’s Interlock Device?
Parents, if your child is convicted of a DWI or DUI, an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) could be mandatory depending on your state and the case’s circumstances. Do not worry, though. Interlock Devices are the safest and best tool to use when preventing drunken driving. In addition, most Devices’ breath tests take seconds, leaving little […]
Can I Bypass my Interlock Device?
Trying to bypass your court or state-ordered Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is just not a good idea. There may be videos or articles online listing how you can bypass an IID, but none can talk their way around the fact that IID’s are the most accurate vehicle alcohol monitoring tool worldwide. Bypassing Interlock Devices If […]
Do I Have to Take a Random Retest on my Ignition Interlock Device While I’m Driving?
Now that you have an Ignition Interlock Device, you should be comfortable with how it works. However, after taking your initial test to start your vehicle, your Interlock Device will prompt for a random rolling retest, and allow adequate time for you to move your vehicle to a safe area and complete the test. What […]
