If you need an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) after an OUI in Connecticut, you want more than just a blow-and-go device. You want skilled, compassionate professionals who are committed to helping you successfully complete your car breathalyzer requirement.
From installation to removal of your car breathalyzer, we’re with you every step of the way. That’s why we’re the No. 1 Ignition Interlock Program in Connecticut, in the United States, and the world. Trust Smart Start and schedule an installation appointment today.
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We offer the best Ignition Interlock Devices at the lowest price. You’ll know the cost from beginning to end, with no high pressure or double-talk. We’ll find a service center near you, often with a same-day appointment. Our specially trained technicians are committed to customized, quality installation. Whether you’ve got an older vehicle or the latest electric model, there’s nothing our technicians can’t handle. Our car breathalyzers are the perfect fit for whatever you drive. Our attractive, handheld car breathalyzer is about the size of a cellphone, with an intuitive keypad and display. You’ll get hands-on training to make sure that it’s easy to blow and go. The state will require your Ignition Interlock Device to be serviced and calibrated on a regular basis. Our calibration appointments usually take about 15 minutes at any location that’s handy for you. Everyone’s budget is different. That’s why we offer weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly payments, plus an autopay option. Set it up through our Client Portal app (or go online). There’s always somebody who can help when you have a question about your car breathalyzer, your account, monitoring laws, or anything else with your Ignition Interlock program.No equipment to buy. No hidden charges. No long-term contracts.
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If you’re a first-offender, here are some quick answers to questions you may have about an OUI in Connecticut.
There are two separate license suspensions or revocations for a OUI in Connecticut: One when you’re arrested and a different one if you’re convicted.
The first is an administrative suspension. After your arrest, the Connecticut DMV will impose a suspension of 45 days, along with a six-month Ignition Interlock requirement. It will generally begin within 30 days of the arrest date.
If you are convicted, your license could be suspended for at least 45 days, with an Ignition Interlock requirement in Connecticut of at least 6 months. This is separate from the administrative penalty, although the two may overlap. They do not run consecutively.
You may be eligible to continue to drive if you:
With no other factors – such as injury, property damage, excessive Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), under the age of 21, and so on – conviction will involve:
Jail
Fines
License suspension
If you’re a first offender, the judge has the option of suspending all but 48 hours of your prison time. You’ll also be allowed to substitute 100 hours of community service in place of the 48 hours.
Plea bargains are not allowed in Connecticut. However, first-time offenders can participate in court-ordered diversion in a pre-trial alcohol education program. Successful completion entitles you to dismissal of your charges, although this option can be used only once every 10 years.
Drivers under 21 years old
Drivers 21 years old and older
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