Smart Start of Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa Ignition Interlock

12/02/2020

Happy birthday to us! Everybody is celebrating our 28th anniversary. We have been helping Ignition Interlock clients for nearly three decades with the best devices at the lowest prices.

11/15/2019

A Wisconsin man seen swerving across lanes Sunday was driving drunk with a chicken on his shoulder,...

05/04/2019

Browse through our collection of device related videos. If there is a Smart Start video that you need, please contact us at (800) 831-3299.

03/03/2019

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Last night, a Nebraska State Trooper pulled over, and arrested a driver for a DUI. Then another intoxicated driver showed up to help out.

01/15/2019

If you have the proper authorization and paperwork, your Smart Start removal appointment will only take minutes! Make sure to schedule your removal appointment before-hand with our bilingual, 24/7/365 Customer Care Center at 800-831-3299.

12/18/2018

I concluded my month-long experiment with Smart Start Ignition Interlock, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the process. I voluntarily installed the device so that I could better understand what clients go through once an interlock becomes part of their lives. I also wanted to be in a stronger position when discussing the interlock as an option with prosecutors and courts. Mission accomplished on all fronts.

First, the Smart Start company is professional and forward-thinking. Their technology is sound and doesn’t allow for “cheating.” Quite simply, you need to blow below the .025 alcohol level to start the vehicle and provide random samples during your operation to avoid a violation. With the inclusion of a small camera, compliance is assured. The system is regularly calibrated and reports sent to Smart Start and the overseeing court.

Second, using the device is only a slight inconvenience that is certainly better than having a restricted license or no license at all. The installers — Street Beats in Savannah — installed the interlock in less than an hour and thoroughly explained its proper operation.

Third, I think that this technology is going to continue to be used on an increasing basis around the country. My state of Georgia has incorporated interlock installation into its administrative license suspension process at an even earlier stage than the past. I know personally that courts and prosecutors are seeing this technology as a better tool to ensure safe driving.

A DUI can cause devastating consequences, not only to the offending driver but also to other drivers and their families. Proper installation of an interlock device can more effectively target recidivist drivers while allowing others to remain productive — all while safeguarding the roadways.

I’d like to thank Smart Start Ignition Interlock, Street Beats, and Jessica Rocker for giving me this opportunity.

12/11/2018

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.

11/20/2018

Anyone who is legally licensed and sober can use your Ignition Interlock to start and operate your vehicle. Keep in mind that you may need to show the other person how to properly test with the Ignition Interlock and give them a heads-up that there are random running retests as well.

07/16/2018

So you’ve got your Ignition Interlock installed. Now it turns out that you need to get to your oil change appointment. Or you have some other vehicle maintenance services to attend to. If this is the case, there’s no need to worry about vehicle service appointments if you do have a Smart Start I...

06/26/2018

A first DUI offense in Kansas can mean jail time, court (and other) fees, a license suspension, and an Ignition Interlock installed into your vehicle.

06/21/2018

NEWS: Iowa will require cameras with Ignition Interlock, starting tentatively in January 2019. Read more: http://ow.ly/A80s30kAkhC

06/16/2018

https://www.smartstartinc.com/blog/sr-22-in-kansas/

An SR-22 in Kansas is certification that shows you meet the minimum driving liability limits in the state. In most cases, you need to maintain an SR-22 for 12 consecutive months.