Smart Start is the official Ignition Interlock Device (IID) provider in Texas. We’re a Texas-based company, and we are proud to offer our fellow Texans the latest in ignition interlock technology.
Review the Smart Start resources below, including a step-by-step guide, to quickly and safely reinstate your license.
Texas law mandates that individuals convicted of certain driving offenses under the Penal Code sections 49.04-49.08. must have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on their vehicles. For Texas DWI offenders, the courts may require you to install and maintain an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your vehicle as a condition of bond. The device must be obtained at the individual’s expense unless the court deems otherwise, and it must remain installed for the entirety of the suspension period. This requirement will be up to the discretion of the Judge or mandatory based on the following:
As a condition of probation, an IID may be required. This requirement will be up to the discretion of the Judge or mandatory based on the following:
*Texas IID clients can have a camera installed, per your State authority’s authorization, to take your picture while you perform a breath test.
**You will be responsible for all costs and installation services for the IID, and bring your vehicle in for regular monitoring and service. You may be required to attend and complete a DWI intervention or education program, as well as doing community service.
***Condition of Issuance for Occupational Licenses deems an Interlock mandatory for the first and subsequent offenses.
| DWI Offense | Jail Time | Fees* Does Not Include IID | Suspended License Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 3 days to 6 months | Up to $2,000 | 90 days to 1 year |
| Second | 1 month to 1 year | Up to $4,000 | 180 days to 2 years |
| Third | 2 to 10 years | Up to $10,000 | 1 to 2 years |
*Additional fees, jail time, and suspension periods may apply.
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