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Want the best ignition interlock device in Nebraska? Smart Start of Nebraska is providing the best ignition interlock device in the state of Nebraska. Smart Start has long been the technology leader, and now you can have the most advanced unit for the same price, or LESS than the competition will install an old, outdated unit. When your mobility relies upon the device installed in your vehicle, choose wisely. Make the Smart Choice, choose Smart Start of Nebraska. Smart Start of Nebraska will provide the above pictured device for you. Our unit provides a display to tell you everything, including when your next appointment is. If for any reason you miss an appointment, you will be reminded about it for days. Smart Start also has a feature that can remotely unlock the device to save you a tow fee if you miss your appointment by several days. This prevents you from expensive tow fees and unexpected costs. Smart Start has the most competitive rates. Call around and get prices, then call us and we will do our best to beat their rates, that is if you can find something cheaper. Smart Start will help you with reporting, and report monthly on your behalf to the state at NO COST TO YOU. This is a added value that Smart Start of Nebraska will throw in at no cost. We have no early termination fees, up front deposits (unless moving out of state), large installation fees, or hidden fees. Smart Start will make the ignition interlock process easy for you. Let us help you get your car, and your life back on the road. YOU can make a DIFFERENCE in Kansas! Tomorrow, March 30th, the Kansas Senate will hear a bill regarding new changes in Kansas DUI laws. This bill is SB7, or Senate Bill 7. Whether or not you know it now, whether you speak your opinion or not, YOU will be affected by this vote. 13 states have enacted a requirement for life saving ignition interlock devices on all DUI offenses. States such as New Mexico and Arizona have seen alcohol related fatalities drop by 36% and 46% respectively. This would mean a reduction in Alcohol Related Deaths by as many as 71 DEATHS per year in Kansas. Below is a chart showing from 2005 to 2009 how the alcohol related fatalities in Kansas have continued to increase. The time is now send these numbers the other way, we need our Senate to require ignition interlock devices on ALL DUI OFFENDERS, including FIRST OFFENDERS.
YOU NEED TO CONTACT YOUR STATE SENATOR AND TELL THEM YOU WANT IGNITION INTERLOCKS REQUIRED ON ALL OFFENDERS, INCLUDING FIRST OFFENDERS, JUST AS THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN THE HOUSE PASSED 122-1 THIS PAST WEEK! Find your Senator by CLICKING HERE! A SHORT PARAGRAPH TO YOUR SENATOR MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE, OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE. If you have any questions how to do this I would be happy to help, please email me for any questions. Or contact us for more info.
Senate Bill 7 is the bill that Senator Owens introduced as a result of his two year DUI Commission. This commission was comprised of many esteemed individuals from the state of Kansas. Judges, legislators, drug and alcohol treatment professionals, an attorney, Kansas Highway Patrol, KBI, DUI Victim Center from Wichita, Prosecutors, DMV and the assistant Attorney General to mention a few that come to mind. This commission worked tirelessly for many collective days of meetings to address issues it felt were imperative to solving the DUI problem in Kansas. One of the first topics that they addressed were life saving ignition interlock devices. The commission as a whole heard testimony from different organizations on ignition interlock devices and their effectiveness at preventing drunk driving fatalities. The chart below shows the lives saved in New Mexico since their legislature enacted mandatory ignition interlock. New Mexico requires mandatory ignition interlock on ALL convicted DUI offenders.
Interlocks have been proven by many different independent research studies, including a recent one by the CDC, or Centers for Disease Control. They found that ignition interlock devices are 67% effective in reducing drunk driving recidivism. They are not the only group that supports ignition interlock devices. Here is a short list of those local and national agencies that have supported the requirement of ignition interlock devices for ALL DUI OFFENDERS. Proponents: Kansas DUI Commission (2 years studying Kansas DUI Law) Opponents: ABI (Alcohol Beverage Institute)
As can be seen in the above graph from Dr. Roth, in these three measurements of drunk driving, as the use of ignition interlock devices increase all three decrease. Interlocks are an effective tool to prevent future offenses of DUI. The opponent to having ignition interlock required for a first offense is ABI, or Alcohol Beverage Institute. The ABI represent restaurants that serve alcohol, and do not believe in punishing first offenders the same as someone who has had multiple DUI arrests. The ABI is interested in not punishing people for buying alcohol from their clients. During testimony earlier this year on Senate Bill 7, their executive director testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Topeka. She said that she thought interlocks were an effective tool at preventing drinking and driving, just not for first time offenders. Unfortunately not all of us have our heads buried in the sand on the issue. First offenders have driven on average 87 times before they are caught the first time. This statistic is backed up by the fact that most first offenders become repeat offenders at the same rate as second offenders move on to third. The following graph shows that first offender re-arrest rates are in line with those of multiple offenders in terms of likelihood to reoffend. Catching this trend early is better for public safety, and the offender. Ignition Interlocks give the offender a way to legally drive back and forth to work. Kansas is a very rural state and many have to drive in order to work, go to school, support their family, pay fines, go to treatment as well as many other important aspects to daily life. Interlocks also prevent those with an alcohol issue from reoffending or killing someone. I assure you that if asked many 2nd and subsequent offenders would have much rather had the interlock than to reoffend or injure someone.
Take the time to contact your Senator and let them know that you want them to support life saving ignition interlock devices. The Senate has studied their effectiveness year after year while preventable Alcohol related deaths pile up in Kansas. The Senate DUI Commission is complete now and even they recommend ignition interlock for all DUI offenders. Tell your Senator you want to pass ignition interlock for all offenders in Kansas. Wichita Kansas DUI up 25%This year so far Wichita Kansas is up by 25% in DUI arrests. Some of which may be attributed to better enforcement and more man hours dedicated to cracking down. Read the full story here. If you need an ignition interlock device, that we can help with. Although having an interlock device is little fun, you might as well have the best one out there. Mention this post when you contact us and I will get you a half price install, just for letting us know you are reading. Thanks for making us the best.
Smart Start In-Hom, In Home / In House Alcohol Monitoring DeviceWhat if there was a system out there that could monitor an offender for alcohol several times a day, that cost less than ONE drink at a bar? This would mean that any court system, for any reason could monitor an offender without a financial burden being imposed. Whether it be a DUI, child custody case or domestic violence courts can now monitor these offenders with a VERY low cost alternative call the Smart Start In-Hom Device. The Smart Start In-Hom monitors an individual through multiple breath tests per day. These tests, while only taking a couple of seconds to complete, can be done from any location. Each test captures an image of the person taking the test for positive identification that the result it coming from who is supposed to be taking the test. These can results then, based on the level of monitoring, can be uploaded wirelessly to the monitoring authority setup by the court. Just that simple, for less than the cost of one drink at a bar. Truly unheard of. This device only requires a standard outlet and can be taken anywhere with the offender. It also can be programmed to test at any interval, as well as randomly upon request at anytime. Many features can be programmed to meet the specific needs of any court.
Smart Start serves the entire United States and will provide information regarding this device to any court. Smart Start offers courts a way to monitor for alcohol at a third of the cost of other continuous alcohol monitoring systems. Contact Smart Start for information on this in any area. If you need information please click here, or call 1-866-747-8278. Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock Installation Cost in IowaSmart Start of Iowa offers the best Ignition Interlock devices in Iowa. We also offer the lowest cost devices. Smart Start of Iowa is always running specials that include FREE installation on any multi-year clients, up to half of installation on one year clients, and many other specials including an unbeatable 60 day special for 2 month installations. Smart Start has the best equipment and we strive to bring it to you at the same or lower prices that you may get an old outdated device from our competitors.
Call us today for our latest specials and discounts that apply to your unique situation. We want to earn your business, call us to get the lowest cost ignition interlock device. You deserve the smallest, most technologically advanced unit, best customer service, and reliable devices. You deserve to have Smart Start of Iowa install your ignition interlock device. Advanced technology that includes remote unlocking to save you tow fees, LED screen for appointment and other information, no long term contracts that lock you in if you are not happy, no early termination fees, no deposits (unless moving out of state immediately), no hidden charges, prices that include tax so there is no surprise when you get there, actual physical locations for your convenience and certified technicians that can install on your car properly. If you have questions about Iowa DUI Law, Ignition Interlock or paperwork involved feel free to contact us at 1-866-747-8278. We are always happy to help you. Why spend more on unreliable equipment, when you can get the best for the same price or even less! House Arrest, GPS, Home Alcohol Monitoring and Continuous Alcohol MonitoringSmart Start of Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska can help your court monitor any offender. Smart Start not only offers the best in Ignition Interlock technology in these areas. We offer a wide array of electronic monitoring services in these areas as well. The Smart Start InHom device is a new low cost, small, transportable alternative to current home alcohol monitoring options. The Smart Start InHom Device is offered at an extremely low per day cost, similar pricing to our interlock devices. This is MUCH cheaper than any other home alcohol monitoring device on the market. We also offer a full product line of real-time, GPS tracking devices. This allows a court to allow an individual to continue working, and paying for their own sentence. Real time GPS devices are offered at a low per day cost that allows the court to offer the cost benefit to the taxpayers, while not sacrificing public safety and offender accountability. Call Smart Start of Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa for all of your House Arrest, GPS, Home Alcohol Monitoring and Continuous Alcohol Monitoring needs. Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Iowa City IowaInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Cedar Rapids Iowa Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Manilla Iowa, Denison Iowa, Mannig Iowa, Carroll IowaInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Oskaloosa Iowa, Pella Iowa Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in New London Iowa, Burlington IowaInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Ames Iowa Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Clear Lake Iowa, Mason City IowaInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Evansdale Iowa, Cedar Falls Iowa, Waterloo Iowa Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Davenport IowaInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Dubuque Iowa Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Des Moines Iowa Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Beatrice Nebraska Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Columbus Nebraska Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Lincoln Nebraska Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Omaha NebraskaInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Hays KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Hutchinson Kansas Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Pittsburg KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Emporia Kansas Install A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in El Dorado KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Lenexa KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Kansas City KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Olathe KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Salina KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Manhattan KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Topeka KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Lawrence KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Wichita KansasInstall A Breathalyzer / Ignition Interlock in Colby KansasIgnition Interlocks Effective at Preventing Drunk Driving
In an article published by Reuters, the following statements were used describing ignition interlock devices and their effectiveness. Ignition Interlock devices will prevent drunk driving recidivism. While this seems obvious, sometimes it is hard to see what that means. State legislatures are debating this very fact all over the United States right now. Many states are making the decision to include first time DUI offenders when it comes to their Ignition Interlock sanctions. This article takes 15 scientific studies on ignition interlock into review and determines that ignition interlock devices WILL reduce drunk driving recidivism. Re-arrest rates for alcohol-impaired driving decrease by 67 percent after the ignition interlocks are installed compared to drivers with suspended licenses, said the study by researchers at the Community Guide branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "The very strong indication is that ignition interlocks work extremely well with preventing people with interlocks installed from re-offending," said Randy Elder, scientific director for systematic reviews at Community Guide, commenting on the study. "In order to maximize the benefits of these interlocks in terms of preventing alcohol-impaired driving and crashes, we need to get more people (using them)," The review to be published in the March issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine is based upon a systematic review of 15 scientific studies of ignition interlocks
For ignition interlock needs in the state of Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa you can click the link below to find our service center closest to you. Or give us a call and we would be happy to answer any ignition interlock question that you may have. 866-747-8278. Locations can be found by clicking here. Wichita, Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka, Manhattan, Salina, Lawrence, Emporia, Hutchinson, Great Bend, Garden City, Hays, Colby, Independence, Pittsburg, Moundridge, Liberal, Dodge City, Junction City, El Dorado Nebraska Installation Centers: Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Beatrice, Kearney, Hastings, Grand Island, McCook, Scottsbluff, South Sioux City, Nebraska City, Columbus Sioux City, Des Moines, Ames, Evansdale, Mason City, Oskaloosa, New London, Davenport, Dubuque Nebraska Car Breathalyzer Device
Smart Start of Nebraska offers the best in-car breathalyzer device, or Ignition Interlock device in Nebraska. Nebraska Ignition Interlock devices offered by Smart Start of Nebraska are the smallest, most technologically advanced ignition interlock devices in Nebraska. Feel free to contact us for any questions you may have. If you need an ignition interlock, or in-car breathalyzer device because of a violation of Nebraska DUI laws Smart Start of Nebraska is here to help you. We will take care of everything in the process for you, EVEN HELP WITH THE PAPERWORK! We will automatically submit your paperwork to ensure you will not spend one day more than necessary on the interlock program, but get you back on the road quickly. Accurate, discrete service and a 24 hour support hotline. Iowa Ignition InterlockSmart Start of Iowa offers the residents of Iowa the best in Ignition Interlock Technology.
Small, fast and accurate. Our fuel cell, alcohol specific devices are the cutting edge of ignition interlock devices. Smart Start of Iowa offers an alternative to big, slow interlock devices of years past. Many interlock companies will issue you an outdated recycled devices. As the leader in the industry, Smart Start has the newest, fastest most reliable interlock devices. Smart Start of Iowa has locations all over the state to serve you. We will be adding many more locations over the next six months. Smart Start provides local service centers across the state, and across the nation. We are there for you locally if you ever have problems, questions or just want to stop by and chat. Smart Start will make your interlock experience the best it can be. We offer affordable ignition interlock all over the state. Features such as no hidden fees, month to month contracts, no “early termination fees” or long locked in contracts, no large deposits, and electronic reporting to insure you get credit for each day you are on our program.
Smart Start of Iowa will treat you and your situation with respect and privacy. You deserve to have the BEST ignition interlock device out there, and best of all it is for LESS than you could get old out dated equipment. Smart Start of Iowa is the Smart Choice in Ignition Interlock. Otoe County, Nebraska City DUI PriorityOtoe County, and Nebraska City have taken DUI’s seriously. Below is an excert on what they are up to. Read the full article here. “Partners for Otoe County (P4OC), is one of 16 community coalitions in Nebraska to receive a Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) from the Nebraska Partners in Prevention and is taking action to effect positive change. After completing a local community assessment, Partners for Otoe County chose impaired driving as one of its prevention priorities . Partners for Otoe County is taking action to reduce incidents of alcohol-impaired driving in drivers of all ages through public policy change, offering the TiPS Responsible Beverage Server Training for liquor license holders, conducting high-visibility enforcement operations, and educating the public.” Probation, Hardly Justice for VictimsDJ Crash Davis was hit and injured July 23rd, 2010 by a two-time drunk driver. He spent two weeks in the hospital and five weeks doing rehab. When it came time for the man who hit him to go to court he found out there would be no justice. A plea deal had been struck, court had been moved up and probation, and little more, were the sentence. Drunk Driving, Child Neglect Allegations in Omaha NebraskaA mother, and driver, of two children was arrested after her vehicle hit a snow bank. Allegedly she was almost three times the legal limit. She is facing DUI and child neglect charges. Under proposed legislation, similar arrests would result in a felony for child endangerment. Smart Start InHom® InformationSmart Start InHom® offers continuous alcohol monitoring, with the ability for instant real time reporting. Smart Start offers courts and individuals a VERY low cost alternative to other forms of alcohol monitoring. This makes it possible for an individual to get back to work, without breaking the bank. The court can feel confident that they can monitor an indiviual for alcohol use, while allowing them to continue contributing to society. And at a cost that allows them to still support their families, pay their fines and get back on track. Smart Start InHom Alcohol Monitoring
Smart Start now offers InHom® alcohol monitoring. The InHom® Device offers courts the ability continuously monitor an individual for alcohol use. The InHom® Device allows for remote continuous alcohol monitoring while providing photo identification of the person taking the test, insuring compliance. Testing schedule set so no period when consumption could occur. Basic - The Smart Start InHom® Basic model allows for accurate, reliable reporting with location based downloads as often as desired. Wireless - The Smart Start InHom® Wireless allows for all the benefits of the Basic model with the addition of wireless real time monitoring. In the event of a skipped test or high BrAC level, information is immediately relayed to monitoring authority. A great monitoring tool, as well as an add-on sanction. Reporting - Reporting can be configured and delivered in many customizable formats. Please contact us for more information, an information packet, or an onsite demonstration of the product. Pricing - Smart Start brings this technology as a low priced intermediate sanction for courts and offenders. The InHom® comes at a cost of less than 1/3 other alcohol monitoring devices. InHom® makes alcohol monitoring easy, and affordable for courts and offenders. Longer Ignition Interlock, Good For Drivers, Good For Public Safety.Longer periods of ignition interlock may seem like a bad idea to the many DUI offenders required to have them, but I propose a different way of thinking. We all know that individuals that have ignition interlock on their vehicle are up to 95% of the time not going to reoffend. This is an obvious advantage for public safety. But I would say that the advantages to the offender of having the interlock on longer is a huge advantage. While there is a monthly fee to have the ignition interlock device on your vehicle in Nebraska, the advantages are far and above better than the possibility of reoffending. Many times I hear from our customers that they wished they would have just left the device on and they would be in far less trouble. While a small percentage of our clients do choose to keep the device on their vehicle it is definitely not he norm. The advantages of having the interlock on the vehicle could be no temptation to drive the vehicle while under the influence, no chance for reoffending, no chance for anyone else to reoffend using that vehicle. The monetary cost of reoffending far outweighs the costs associated with keeping the interlock device installed. Plus having the interlock device on the vehicle prevents the offender from jail time, probation, fines, community service, another ignition interlock term and possibilities of house arrest and home alcohol monitoring. I would be willing to bet that if you asked Kelly Snook which avenue she would have preferred taking at this point she would have taken the interlock over the penalties that she is going to receive. She just got off of probation a week before her most recent arrest, now she will start her troubles with the law all over again. This would have been completely prevented if she would have had the interlock device on her vehicle immediately following the first arrest and left it on for an extended period of time. While life does not give us do overs, most of us know our weaknesses and the interlock is a way to keep us honest with ourselves. The interlock is just a shade over $2 per day and provides the reassurance that future offenses will not happen, along with the security that no one will be involved in an alcohol related accident that could take away a life. A link below will take you to the recent story on Kelly Snook. http://www.kmtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13730508 While there is always ramped up enforcement during the holiday season to prevent drunk driving, I would urge you all to think about the impacts of drunk driving year round. Smart Start will do whatever we can to help out anyone who feels the use of one of our devices could make a positive change in their life. If cost alone is preventing you from making a decision to change your life or a family member please email me and we can discuss financial options to make it possible. 2 DUI Arrests In The Same Vehicle.Click here for a link to the original article. Omaha police arrest a driver for DUI after catching them switching drivers on his dash camera. This leads to both being arrested for DUI out of the same vehicle. What could make this situation seem more strange? Well the first driver was 14, and the friend who was going to take the blame was only 16. It was 2:30 a.m. when these two were arrested. KC Man Gets 6 Months on 11th DUI A link to the full original article and video can be found by clicking on this link. On an 11th DUI, Edsel Hess, received 6 months of jail. While Kansas has the best intentions with mandating permanent license suspension on a fifth or subsequent DUI offense, fact of the matter is, it doesn’t work. If indeed a fifth time offender would get suspended and then never again get behind the wheel of a car, we would never see another 11th DUI offense again. We do though see cases such as these pop up occasionally and this is why permanent license suspension will not ultimately help protect the public from the next Edsel Hess. Unless Edsel is kept behind bars permanently he will most likely, as history has proven, again be caught for DUI. Since 1986 Hess has averaged a DUI about every 3 years. He has been permanently been suspended for the last six offenses. Most like he has spent jail time in each of these offenses, which has not to this point proven to be a successful deterrent. We must take a different approach if we expect to see different results. The Kansas DUI Commission has worked brilliantly in last two years to overhaul the current relevant DUI statutes. One addition to the excellent work they have conducted would be the addition of PERMANENT ignition interlock for drivers after a 5th offense. I do agree whole heartedly that if license suspension worked, it would be fair sanction for this level of offense. Unfortunately it doesn’t and a different solution is warranted. Permanently suspending someone from driving is asking someone to follow a law, when they have already shown many, many times that they have no regard for it. · Ignition Interlock gives a driver a legal way to drive as long as they are sober. · Ignition Interlock provides the driver to be licensed and insured. · Ignition Interlock allows the state and monitoring authorities that the driver is in compliance. · Ignition Interlock can be set to only allow driving to and from work based on time schedules. · Ignition Interlock is proven to reduce recidivism up to 95% while installed on a vehicle. · Ignition Interlock prevents the 75% of suspended drivers who continue to drive from doing it drunk. · Ignition Interlock can provide positive identification of who is taking each and every test. Ignition Interlock IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ON HABITUAL OFFENDERS. Ignition Interlock has been shown repeatedly to reduce alcohol related crashes, injuries, fatalities and convictions. In states such as New Mexico, there has been reductions in fatalities up to 37%, when implemented on all offenders. Ignition Interlocks work, but only when installed on vehicles. MADD fully supports the use of ignition interlocks, as well as NHTSA and many other agencies and organizations. Nebraska Tie One On For Safety / Wet LabLt. Russ Zeeb with the Sarpy county Sherriff Department, along with many generous businesses, organizations, MADD, government leaders, and families of DUI injuries and fatalities came together for an incredible event in Omaha. The DUI wet lab showed useful demonstrations of how alcohol impairs an individual. There was also field sobriety testing, testing on an ignition interlock device, and PBT testing done on individuals that volunteered to do the drinking for the day. All this was an event to raise awareness that the holiday season is a time that Nebraska and surrounding states increase patrol for impaired drivers. Everyone at the press conference was there for one reason, and that was to urge each and every person to find a sober driver if you drink during the holiday season. Please designate a driver for holiday gatherings and parties. Thanks for all the hard work, what a great event! Daytime DUI a growing problem in Omaha Nebraska.Of 2313 DUI arrests in the Omaha area this year 744 have occurred between 5 a.m. and noon. This is a trend that we have seen all over the news and is becoming a worse problem. Lt. Russ Zeeb states, “you close the bars at one, two in morning, you go home and sleep for a few hours. Tomorrow morning when you get up to go to work you can still be under the influence of that alcohol. " The article can be found here. This is disturbing because these are the times of the day you least expect to encounter an impaired driver. Please everyone be safe and have a happy holiday. New Kansas Second DUI Ignition Interlock LegislationTechnorati Tags: Smart Start of Kansas,Smart Start of Nebraska,Best Ignition Interlock Device,Affordable Ignition Interlock,Kansas Ignition Interlock,Kansas Ignition Interlock Device,Low Cost Ignition Interlock So, you got a second DUI in Kansas what can you do? Well, effective July 1st, 2010 Kansas has given another option to second time DUI offenders. Well…..not all 2nd timers. Any second offense that is not over a .15 or on a test refusal will qualify. Yes, that means if your test was between a .08 and a .149 you will qualify to get a restricted drivers license back after you complete just 45 days of your suspension period. This will give you the ability to go to work, school, alcohol treatment or to a Smart Start Ignition Interlock location to have your ignition interlock device calibrated and downloaded. The actual language is as follows; “Whenever a person’s driving privileges have been suspended for one year on the second occurrence of an alcohol or drug-related conviction in this state as provided in subsection (b)(1), after 45 days of such suspension, such person may apply to the division for such person’s driving privileges to be restricted for the remainder of the one-year period to driving only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock and only for the purposed of getting to and from work, school, and an alcohol treatment program or to go to and from the ignition interlock provider for maintenance and downloading of data from the device. If such person violates the restrictions, such person’s driving privileges shall be suspended an additional year, in addition to any term of restriction as provided in subsection (b)(1).” What does it all mean? Well this means if you qualify you can call us at Smart Start of Kansas and we will walk you through the process to getting back on the road. This bill was passed to make it possible for people to keep their jobs and continue their lives after they have made a mistake. Smart Start will help you with filing the paperwork to get qualified for this. In most cases we can do all but sign your name. If you have any questions about this new law or whether you qualify please feel free to click here to email me, or call us today. Anyone at Smart Start Ignition Interlock can assist you and get you back on the road. Interesting Article on Ignition InterlockClick here for a link to the article.
Interesting perspective on how interlocks work, who uses them, and available technology. Smart Start Ignition Interlock are the industries leader in technology. Smart Start focuses on providing the best in ignition interlock devices, while providing our customers with 24 hour around the clock support. While having an interlock is not a fun process, it can be a positive experience. When choosing an ignition interlock provider make sure you are getting someone who will treat you discretely, while treating you with respect. The DUI/DWI process does not make you a bad person. Don’t allow yourself to be treated with anything less than respect. Smart Start will guarantee you will have a positive interlock experience. We will be there for you for questions at all times, and will make sure that your paperwork is taken care of. We do it right the first time, so you don’t have to worry. If you are in need of an ignition interlock device we want to earn your business by treating you the right way. Mention this post to receive $15 off of your already low installation price. Smart Start of Kansas and Nebraska offer the best ignition interlock devices, as well as the most affordable ignition interlock in the country. Kansas DUI Commission Finalizing ChangesA committee compiled of professionals from many fields involving the DUI process, as well as Kansas Legislators is drafting their new DUI bill. Although they have not completed their work they have started to come together on some of the topics that will be highlighted in their November final bill draft. Ignition Interlock changes look to include shortening the suspension period, include all first time offenders to be required to serve at least a year of ignition interlock, as well as increase the amount of time on the ignition interlock for multiple DUI offenders. As research has shown the increase in the amount of ignition interlocks installed on DUI offenders directly impacts the amount of alcohol related crashes, injuries and fatalities. The graph below illustrates this correlation, provided and compiled by *** Roth of www.ImpactDWI.org.
Congratulations to the DUI Commission on taking a life saving step towards reducing alcohol related fatalities in Kansas. Ignition Interlocks are a powerful tool to be used in the fight against drunk driving. For ignition interlock needs in the state of Kansas or Nebraska you can click the link below to find our service center closest to you. Or give us a call and we would be happy to answer any ignition interlock question that you may have. 866-747-8278. Smart Start Ignition Interlock, Technology Leader
Smart Start continues to set the standard in ignition interlock technology. Smart Start is featured in the following link, and again below in this issue of Technology Today. Smart Start offers the newest, most advanced ignition interlock devices for the same price you can get outdated, inaccurate devices from the other guys. Call Smart Start of Kansas or Nebraska today to setup an appointment with the most reliable, newest, cleanest, easiest to use devices on the market. Smart Start of Kansas and Nebraska will make sure you are taken care of, with 24 hour toll free phone support for any questions. Smart Start is the Smart Choice in Ignition Interlock. http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/Cameras-Helping-Stop-Drunk-Drivers-20100628-ktbcw Ignition Interlocks CAN save lives.http://omaha.com/article/20100811/NEWS01/100819949#victim-was-taking-kids-to-school http://www.kmtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12965625 Two saddening wrecks have happened this week, one in Omaha Nebraska and another along I-29. Both are tragic examples of the impact of drunk driving. Above there are links to each individual story. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families impacted by these events.
In the case of the wreck that occurred on I-29, Andrew Schlictemeier had been previously arrested for DUI in 2008. Although this was before the new Nebraska ignition interlock law, an interlock just may have saved these peoples lives. Had Mr. Schlictemeier been required to have an interlock he may have shown a pattern for a problem drinker alerting his probation officer to require him to have additional treatment, or extending his period on the interlock device. Potentially the interlock would have taught him that it is not worth even attempting to drive after having a drink. One thing is for sure, whether a drunk driver is “one sip” over the legal limit, or many sips over the legal limit the outcomes can be tragic and devastate lives. I personally believe that the only way anyone ever becomes a multiple offender starts with getting the FIRST. This is where our treatment of the problem needs to begin. If knowing an Ignition Interlock would have prevented this disaster, I’m sure all involved would gladly go back and have one installed. While hindsight is always clear, we know from statistics that the use of this technology could prevent future events like the two we witnessed this week. Smart Start Camera Ignition Interlock. Helps Courts, Solves Problems. Smart Start has long been the leader in ignition interlock technologies. Smart Start has been installing the camera ignition interlock devices for quite some time now and courts and legislatures are starting to see the distinct advantages.
Click HERE to see a FOX 7 News story about the Smart Start 20/20 Camera Ignition Interlock.
Cameras offer many advantages to the client as well as the courts: · Cameras identify who took the test. · Answers the question of who took the test. · Eliminates the issue of single car families, each user can be identified, preventing someone else blowing a violation on clients car. If someone else tries to take the test they are easily identifiable. Smart Start offers the camera technology in many areas for little to no extra charge. The process to install the camera takes little extra time and can be done on EVERY kind of vehicle. Smart Start has certified, trained technicians and can safely install on every brand of vehicle. Smart Start of Kansas and Nebraska offers the best ignition interlock devices on the market and treats our customers with integrity and respect. We want you to be happy and satisfied so you recommend us to others. We have served thousands of Kansas and Nebraskans and we look forward to serving you as well. Although no one wants to be in a situation where they are required to have an ignition interlock device in their vehicle, Smart Start will do everything in our power to make you time as easy and convenient as possible. We know you are on a busy schedule so we work hard to make sure we can get your appointment taken care of at a time that works well for you. Smart Start of Kansas and Nebraska is also the most Affordable Ignition Interlock. If you find comparable equipment at a lesser price we will be happy to talk with you about matching prices. Just make sure that you know what you are getting. Smart Start has units are the most reliable units out there. You want to make sure that you are getting a unit that won’t leave you and your family stranded. It is nice to know that you will be able to count on the company you choose. Smart Start also has a 24 hour toll free number that you can call at anytime, ANYTIME, if you have questions for us. We will be a real live person there to talk to, so rest assured you will not be on your own through this process. If you are needing an ignition interlock device, call us today and we can answer any questions or worries that you may have. We will also get some basic info about you so we can setup all of your paperwork with the state. Smart Start has a completely automated system that guarantees that you will receive credit for every day you spend with your interlock on. Our reporting system will automatically generate reports and get them to the courts, DMV or monitoring authority that it needs to go to. Smart Start also ONLY offers fuel cell, alcohol specific devices. Make sure you ask this question. This is important because you don’t want to receive a violation from car exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke or various other causes from a sensor cell, outdated device. Our fuel cell devices only detect the presence of alcohol. No need to worry about having false positive reading costing you time and money. If you have questions, please feel free to call us we are always available. We want this experience to go as smoothly as possible and one of our representatives would be happy to answer any questions and get your appointment scheduled. When you can get the Best, Most Affordable device for a Kansas Ignition Interlock program for the same price as the rest, why would you consider anyone but Smart Start.
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