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When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Maryland?
Are you wondering if you need an Ignition Interlock in Maryland? Smart Start is here to help! According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), as of October 1, 2024, you may be required to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program if you have received probation before judgment or have been convicted of a DUI […]
What’s an SR-22 in Illinois?
A DUI conviction in Illinois means you will need to file for an SR-22. An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility and is verification that you carry “high risk” auto-insurance. You need to maintain an SR-22 for three years following a DUI-related license suspension to show the state of Illinois that you have proof […]
When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Iowa?
If you are convicted of an OWI and your driver’s license is revoked, you may need an Ignition Interlock in Iowa. Recently, Iowa passed an all-offender Ignition Interlock law, which includes first-time OWI cases who had a BAC of .08 or higher. Iowa’s law used to state that first-time OWI offenses with a .10 BAC […]
When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Indiana?
You may need to install an Ignition Interlock in Indiana if you were convicted of an OWI and want to restore your driving privileges. Indiana does not require an Ignition Interlock for all OWI cases, but for first offenses, a judge can order an Ignition Interlock. Repeat cases must use an Ignition Interlock. If you […]
I Have a Medical Condition but Need an Ignition Interlock in Pennsylvania
Do you have a medical condition that may prevent you from completing an Ignition Interlock test? If you live in Pennsylvania and are eligible, Smart Start can assist you by lowering the breath volume in your Ignition Interlock. But first, you must go through the right process to be eligible for lowering your Ignition Interlock’s […]
When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Hawaii?
If you have been convicted of a DUI or an OVUII, you may need an Ignition Interlock in Hawaii. Here’s the various situations that will require you to install an Ignition Interlock, or IID. When an IID in Hawaii is Required, and the Ignition Interlock Permit If your license is revoked for an OVUII (Operating […]
When Will I Need an Ignition Interlock in Georgia?
Updated: May 2018 As of July 2017, Georgia law states that if you’re charged with a DUI and you are a first-time offender, you may opt to install an Ignition Interlock for any vehicle you operate in Georgia to maintain your driving privileges under an Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit (IIDLP). Additionally, there is an […]
I Have a Medical Condition But Need an Ignition Interlock in North Carolina
Do you have a medical condition that prevents you from completing an Ignition Interlock test in North Carolina, such as asthma or another lung-related disease? There are steps you can take to reduce the breath volume of your Ignition Interlock with the proper authorization from the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This process […]
What if I Have a Medical Condition but Need a BAIID in Illinois?
If you have a medical condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but need a breath alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in Illinois, Smart Start can help you. Here’s what to do if you have a medical condition that’s preventing you from completing a BAIID breath test in Illinois. Lowering a BAIID’s Breath […]
Smart Start Offers Mobile Ignition Interlock Services in Texas
Do you need an Ignition Interlock in Texas but have a strict work schedule? Wouldn’t it be great if your Ignition Interlock company could come to your residence instead? Smart Start can assist and save you time! We are making the Ignition Interlock process more convenient by providing mobile Ignition Interlock installation services in Texas. […]




