Yet again, the media turns to Smart Start of California to give information about the ignition interlock technology and explain how Californians will be affected by the new law. View yesterday’s news piece by ABC 7.
Smart Start of California ignition interlock device
A groundbreaking California bill that would create a pilot program requiring first-time DUI offenders in four counties to install ignition interlocks has cleared the Senate Public Safety Committee.
AB 91 would create a program requiring first-time drunk drivers in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Alameda and Tulare counties to install and use ignition interlocks. Multiple-offense DUI offenders would be required to use ignition interlock devices for longer periods.
The California Assembly has already passed AB 91, and its approval by the Senate Public Safety Committee is notable because a similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after being heavily amended by the committee last year.
The passage of AB 91 will be an important step toward making California’s roadways safer for everyone. Ignition interlock devices effectively separate drinking from driving by preventing DUI offenders’ vehicles from starting if they cannot provide acceptable breath samples.
Smart Start of California is the state’s leading supplier of ignition interlock devices, and is ready to meet all of your IID needs. With service centers located conveniently throughout the state, Smart Start of California can quickly install your ignition interlock and get you back on the road in no time.
For more information about AB 91 or ignition interlock devices, please contact Marc Bergman at 818-497-0231.
Ignition interlock devices are an excellent tool for preventing drunk driving and probation violations, but many officials wonder if they will be able to easily track DUI offenders. Because of this, Smart Start has introduced SmartWeb, an easy-to-use Internet-based method of monitoring the ignition interlock use of DUI offenders.
Simply log on to www.SmartStartInc.com/smartweb to begin. You’ll need a valid email address, Internet Explorer 6 or higher, and Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or higher.
With SmartWeb, you’ll be able to access monitoring reports on multiple California DUI offenders from the comfort of your own office. Smart Start ignition interlock devices require DUI offenders to provide an alcohol-free breath sample before starting their vehicles and prompt the driver to perform periodic “rolling retests” to ensure that no one else provided the breath sample that started the car.
For more information about SmartWeb or preventing DUI with igntion interlock devices, please contact Smart Start of California today at 1-800-774-0646.
Ignition interlock technology has advanced considerably in recent years. Breakthroughs are being made all the time that make ignition interlock technology more accurate and reliable than ever before. Smart Start of California, the state’s leading supplier of ignition interlock devices, is at the forefront of this technological advancement. Contact us today at 1-800-774-0646 to learn more about advances in ignition interlock device technology.
Smart Start of California’s ignition interlock devices employ fuel cell sensors, which are far superior to the T-cell sensors found in many ignition interlocks. Although ignition interlock devices equipped with fuel cell sensors are more expensive, they provide more accurate readings and require less maintenance and repair.
There are two drawbacks too T-cell ignition interlock devices. The first is that they require frequent calibration, which means they must be serviced often in order to remain accurate.
The second disadvantage to T-cell ignition interlock technology is that the sensors are not alcohol-specific. The unit can record a “fail” because of cigarette smoke, acidic food such as pizza or Mexican food, acidic fruits such as oranges, gasoline fumes, hair spray, perfumes, cologne, or anything containing alcohol, including mouth wash, cough syrup, or breath sprays. Because of this, users of ignition interlock devices are always cautioned to rinse their mouths out with water before blowing into the collection tube.
The main advantage to ignition interlock devices equipped with fuel cell sensors is that they are alcohol-specific, meaning that substances such as cigarette smoke or spicy food won’t register a false positive and “fail” the device. Only substances containing alcohol will trigger the device.
California legislators are considering a new law - AB 91 - that would create a pilot program in four counties requiring first-time DUI drivers to use ignition interlock devices.
Smart Start of California is the state’s leading supplier of ignition interlock devices. With service centers located conveniently throughout the state, Smart Start of California is ready to supply all of your ignition interlock device needs.
If you need an ignition interlock device for any reason, Smart Start of California is here to help. Simply call 1-800-774-0646 and speak to one of our friendly staff members. You’ll be back on the road in no time!
AB 91, the proposed California law that would create a pilot program in four counties requiring all DUI drivers to use an ignition interlock device, is one step closer to passage.
AB 91, which would take effect in Los Angeles, San Diego, Alameda and Sacramento counties, has cleared the Assembly Public Safety Committee and will now be considered by the Assembly Transportation Committee. It will then go to the Assembly floor, to the California Senate, and finally to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Passage of AB 91, which was authored by Assemblyman Mike Feuer, would make California’s roads safer for everyone. Ignition interlock devices, which prevent cars from starting when drivers are unable to provide acceptable breath samples, effectively separate drinking from driving. Perhaps most importantly, ignition interlock devices don’t cost taxpayers a dime - DUI offenders pay the cost of installing and maintaining IIDs.
New Mexico was the first state in the nation to require mandatory ignition interlock device use by first-time drunk drivers. At least 45 U.S. states now require some convicted drunk drivers use ignition interlock devices.
Smart Start of California is the state’s leading supplier of ignition interlock devices and has dozens of convenient service centers. For more information about ignition interlock devices, please contact Smart Start of California today at 1.800.774.0646.
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing today on AB 91, a proposed bill that would create a pilot program requiring all convicted DUI drivers in four counties to install and use an ignition interlock device.
If passed, AB 91 will require all drivers convicted of DUI in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Alameda counties between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2015 to use an ignition interlock device. Those four counties account for 40 percent of all DUI arrests in California.
Ignition interlock devices prevent a vehicle from starting if the driver is unable to provide an alcohol-free breath sample. The device also requires the driver to perform periodic “rolling retests” to ensure that he or she remains alcohol-free.
Smart Start of California is the state’s leading provider of ignition interlock devices. Their friendly, knowledgeable technicians can install your ignition interlock device and get you back on the road in no time.
To learn more about ignition interlock devices or to schedule an appointment at one of their convenient service centers, please call 1.800.774.0646.
Smart Start of California is the state’s leading provider of ignition interlock devices. To learn more about ignition interlock technology or to schedule an appointment at a convenient service center, call 800.774.0646.
Smart Start’s new location is at Bananas Hi Fi, 5153 Blackstone Ave. in Fresno. Their friendly technicians are fully trained in installing and maintaining ignition interlock devices.
To learn more about ignition interlock devices or to schedule an appointment at our Fresno location or any of our convenient California service centers, please call 1-800-880-3394.
