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New Smart Start of New York Location in Depew
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011More Locations to Install Your Ignition Interlock
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011Smart Start of New Jersey has added two new locations! If you’re located in or near Bridgeton or Manahawkin you now have an easier and more convenient way to install your ignition interlock.
Bridgeton, NJ
Lairson Electronics
1036 N. Pearl St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Manahawkin, NJ
Manahawkin Magic Wash
578 Mill Creek Rd.
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
I Think This Goes Without Saying, But…
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
It was so cool in high school and college to soak gummy candy in vodka. It was probably the best way to imbibe alcohol that you were too embarrassed to admit was disgusting.
As an adult, much to my surprise, police in Hollister, CA issued a warning against soaking gummy candy in alcohol.
I assume this goes for Jell-O shots, too?
Regardless, just in case any of you think that secretly digesting alcohol via gummy bears will make an ignition interlock say that you are sober, think again. Don’t waste your time. You already made a stupid mistake. Don’t make another one and waste a lockout on this.
Underage Drinking and Ignition Interlocks
Monday, September 26th, 2011Trying to curb underage drinking is always going to be a challenge, especially when it comes to legally patrolling teens.
In Kinnelon, New Jersey an ordinance was recently scrapped that would allow police to enter private property without warrant if they suspect underage drinking. This raised serious questions about a minor’s right to privacy and no definitive ordinance was set.
However, until New Jersey police have a concrete plan on dealing with underage drinking, what can parents do in the interim?
If you feel as if your teen has a drinking problem, you may want to invest in an ignition interlock.
You may think that ignition interlocks are only for people who have been arrested for a DUI. This is certainly not the case.
Many parents use ignition interlocks on their teens’ vehicles to ensure that their sons and daughters cannot get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Not only does it give parents peace of mind while their children are on the road, it encourages teens to make better decisions when it comes to drinking and peer pressure.
If you are interested in learning more about ignition interlocks or Smart Start of New Jersey locations, head over to this page.
IID Tip of the Day: Keep Your Unit in the Mount
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Like a lot of other car devices, ignition interlocks come with a mount that can attach easily to your car’s console. I know that when you are in a rush, it is hard to put things back in their places. iPods find a new home on the floor or your GPS takes residence underneath your backseat. It happens. Cars can’t be neat all the time.
However, if you have been required to install an ignition interlock, I would suggest taking an extra few seconds out of your day to make sure your car is organized and your ignition interlock is stored properly in its mount.
When it is time to take a rolling re-test, you don’t want to risk your safety or your record by feeling around on the floor for your ignition interlock device. You want to keep your eyes on the road as much as possible, and you want to take the test before you get a lockout.
By keeping your ignition interlock in its mount, taking a few seconds a day can help you out in the long run.
Understanding Lockouts
Thursday, June 16th, 2011Most ignition interlocks have four kinds of lockouts. If your device locks out, the LED display on your IID’s screen will display, “LOCK”. Here the types of lockouts.
Temporary Lockout
This is a short lockout. In most states a temporary lockout is 15 minutes but it varies depending on your state’s laws. A temporary lockout will occur when you blow 3 fails in a 15 minute time period. During the 15 minute lockout, you are not allowed to retest. This is usually given when the interlock cannot give an accurate read. You could have eaten something or used mouthwash that gave a false reading. Use this time to wash your mouth out with water.
Restricted Drive Time Lockout
Some IIDs are programmed with restricted driving times, depending on your state and severity of offense. Your device will lock out when you have surpassed your restricted drive time. You are not allowed to retest to continue driving.
Service Lockout
Be sure to make your recalibration appointments. If you do not, you will get a service lockout. It is important to pay attention to the LED on your ignition interlock. When your LED has a display that you need to service your car, a number will appear. This is the number of hours you have to get your car serviced until your device will lock you out. If you do get locked out, you will need to contact your service center to be able to drive again.
Violations Lockout
You will get a violation lockout after losing your last violation and exceeding the allowed lockout grace period. As your technician explained, you get a violation by having a high concentration of alcohol on your breath, amongst other actions (i.e. circumventing the interlock.) Like a service lockout, you will see a number that shows how many hours you have left until you get locked out. Once your car is locked, you must contact your service provider for assistance.
Hopefully this clears up any confusion you might have had as an ignition interlock user. If you need any more help or have any questions about ignition interlocks, don’t hesitate to contact your service provider.