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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.

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How Smart Start Does Ignition Interlock Device Customer Service

May 5, 2017

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Do you need an Ignition Interlock Device? Searching for the right provider, whether the Interlock is court-ordered or voluntary, can be overwhelming. There is a lot of information online, but very little is user-friendly. In fact, it can be…

Do You Need an Ignition Interlock Device or a Portable Breathalyzer?

April 21, 2017

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Do you need an Ignition Interlock or a portable alcohol monitoring device? Smart Start is equipped to provide you the tools you need to either get back on the road safely or maintain your sobriety with a portable device. Smart Start’s most…

Ignition Interlock Devices by Smart Start

Can a breathalyzer detect drugs?

April 17, 2017

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Here’s a question we get asked a lot. Can Ignition Interlock Devices, otherwise known as car breathalyzers, detect drugs such as marijuana? It’s a fair thought. If Interlock Devices detect breath alcohol content, can they also detect…

How Accurate is this Interlock?

December 6, 2016

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Being ordered to use an Ignition Interlock Device, otherwise known as a 'car breathalyzer', could create some confusion and stress. But it does not have to if you pick the right Interlock. A lot of people wonder how accurate Interlock Devices…

What can I expect when I go to get an Interlock installed?

November 15, 2016

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Visiting a Smart Start service center after being ordered to install an Interlock can be daunting. But drivers, you need to get back on the road again with safety in mind, so you want to go through this process as efficiently as possible. No…

I Need to Install a Discreet Interlock Device

October 31, 2016

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You are ordered by your probation officer or judge to install an Ignition Interlock. There are so many days to arrange this court or DMV order. The first thought in your head may be … Is there a discreet Interlock available? If so, which…