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.

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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.

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President Barack Obama has nominated an official from Mothers Against Drunk Driving to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chuck Hurley, who has served as MADD’s CEO since 2005, is an outspoken proponent of requring DUI drivers to use ignition interlock devices.

Ignition interlock devices are equipment that prevents a car from starting if the driver is unable to provide an alcohol-free breath sample. IIDs effectively separate drinking from driving and make our roads safer for everyone.

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.

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Smart Start of California, the state’s leading provider of ignition interlock devices, is pleased to announce its new Fresno location.

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.

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