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All of Your Ignition Interlock Questions Answered

Answers to many of your questions about Ignition Interlocks and more can be found in our Smart Start blog. As a trusted industry leader recognized by State Authorities, national organizations and media publications throughout the years, Smart Start continues to help drivers stay safe on the road.

Customer Holding A Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device in car

Is a Smart Start Interlock Device as Reliable as my Cell Phone?

December 14, 2018

General Information

Do you need an Ignition Interlock Device because of a DUI? This handheld device in your vehicle may seem foreign to you at first. Many questions could be running through your head right now. Is this Interlock Device a reliable product like your…

Can Ignition Interlocks Detect Opioids?

December 12, 2018

General Information

Have you wondered if an Ignition Interlock Device can detect more than alcohol, like opioids? What are they exactly, and how are they increasing the number of impaired driving incidents and crash fatalities?

What Are the Penalties for a First DWI in New Mexico?

December 11, 2018

General Information, State Information

Do you know what the penalties are for a first DWI in New Mexico? An Ignition Interlock Device will likely be a requirement to reinstate your driving privileges. New Mexico is also a “hybrid” state, which means you’ll have an administrative component with the MVD and a judicial, court component related to your DWI. If you need an Interlock Device, Smart Start will get you back on the road as a New Mexico-certified Ignition Interlock provider. All you need to do is call 800-831-3299 or fill out our online form, and we’ll take care of the rest! But let’s take a few steps back and discuss what you can expect from a first DWI in New Mexico.

Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device on car dashboard

Can Ignition Interlocks Detect Prescription Drugs?

December 7, 2018

General Information

If you must use an Ignition Interlock, do you wonder if the device can detect more than just alcohol like prescription drugs?

What Can I Expect After a First DUI in Nebraska?

December 5, 2018

General Information, State Information

Do you know what to do after a first DUI in Nebraska? First, don’t panic. You can pick yourself back up after this with the right representation. If you wind up needing an Ignition Interlock to reinstate your driving privileges, call Smart Start. We will get you back on the road the fastest at 800-831-3299 or by filling out our online form. But before we address Ignition Interlocks, let’s go over what else you can expect after a first DUI in Nebraska.

Smart Start Ignition Interlock Client in Vehicle

What Does “Ignition Interlock” Mean on My Driver’s License?

December 4, 2018

General Information

Do you have a DUI arrest or conviction in your state? If so, you may need to install an Ignition Interlock in your vehicle. But before, or even after, an Interlock installation, there’s a whirlwind of activity that may be going on revolving around your DUI. It might be a little overwhelming to digest. After a mandatory visit with your state office like the DMV, they may have issued you a different driver’s license with “Ignition Interlock” on it. What exactly does this different driver’s license mean for you?