What is an ignition interlock device?
A deep lung breath analyzer placed on a client's vehicle, designed to prevent a driver from operating a vehicle when their breath alcohol concentration is at or above a predetermined limit, which is typically .025; but determined by State regulation.
When and Why does a person have a Smart Start ignition interlock device on their vehicle?
Some states allow a court to require or mandate installation of an ignition interlock device on the vehicles of DWI/DUI offenders, as a condition of bond, term of probation, condition of hardship license and/or a license suspension alternative to impoundment.
How does a Smart Start ignition interlock work?
Simply put, a person must blow into an "in-the-car breath-analyzer" (which is approximately the size of a cellular phone), for 6 seconds before they can start the vehicle. If the emitted breath sample analyzed is over the authorized limit the vehicle will not start, leaving the vehicle immobilized.
In Summary:
A Smart Start Ignition Interlock is a proven and SMART deterrent in separating drinking
from driving.
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