Smart Start Ignition Interlock

Can cold and cough medicine affect your interlock device? 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 "𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲" 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘀? Find out: https://bit.ly/3vFLSmb

Did you miss our post about our new YouTube page? We haven't posted many videos yet but they're in the works. Here's our best performing video so far (an animation created by our employee's son - we're well on our way to having 1.2K subscribers like he has 😉)
https://youtu.be/ZteMKlDf-yI?si=rRr1jExbzyalBtQu

Mrs. Fallon Terracina’s health classes at Thibodaux High School in Thibodaux, Louisiana, use “drunk goggles” in class. We appreciate her sharing her experience with us: https://bit.ly/ThibHighTech

Teaching teens the dangers of drunk driving is hard. They're stubborn and think they know everything (can you tell I'm the parent of teens?) which makes them less likely to just listen to your rules and the "Don't do that" type approach to driving after consuming alcohol. A lot of people respond better to a hands-on approach. Obviously that doesn't mean we want to actually send our kids out to drive after they've really become drunk. But the next "best" thing might be electronic simulation of a drunk driving environment so teenagers can realistically experience it to learn from it. How cool is technology?!

𝗙𝗔𝗤: How do I use an interlock device?

𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: https://bit.ly/3RTU0J2

Many of our ignition interlock device customers tell us they knew they needed to make changes to their drinking and behaviors, but they got a DWI since they didn't make those changes soon enough. A new year brings a new start, a fresh chance to begin with a clean slate.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: https://bit.ly/3NUTXvp

Stay safe during the holidays... Don't drink and drive! https://bit.ly/3JwPpYa

Happy holidays from Smart Start of Louisiana! Do your part to keep our roads safe on New Year's Eve. https://bit.ly/3JwPpYa

We hear it a lot - someone thought they were OK to drive but ended up getting a DUI and needing interlock services. Make sure you make a plan to get home BEFORE you head out for the New Year's Eve party: https://bit.ly/3JwPpYa

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking related to drunk driving technology: https://bit.ly/41KyhYR

NHTSA seeks comment on a variety of complex issues related to advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology. We'll continue to follow this proposed rulemaking, and you can continue to follow our blog for information related to drunk driving and technology available to stop it.

While ignition interlock devices are certainly a way to make sure the driver is sober, you've got other options too. You can designate a safe and sober driver to give you a ride home, or you can call a taxi or rideshare service. Remember that even a small amount of alcohol can make you a very dangerous driver. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GH8NBS

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with local law enforcement organizations to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving. They want all drivers to remember this lifesaving message: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Drivers will see officers working on a special high-visibility enforcement campaign to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving.

📜 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 according to proclamation 10679 issued on November 30th by the Executive Office of the President and published in the federal register today.

The proclamation specifically mentioned the importance of investing in "technologies that can detect and prevent impaired driving" which reaffirms our stand that ignition interlock devices are very valuable in helping to make our roads safer. The holiday season is merry and bright…until you look at drunk driving statistics during this time. Raising awareness for safety on the roadway is an important job we can all help with.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NahiZG

We're now on YouTube! Check out this cool custom made animation that shows how ignition interlock works (yep, it's really that easy): https://bit.ly/46EXnZP

We came across a report with lots of interesting information related to car crash fatalities that occur the day before, the day of, and the day after Thanksgiving.

Can you guess which state ranked number 5 on their list of states with the most DUI-related deaths around Thanksgiving? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/47nSePm

We came across a report with lots of interesting information related to car crash fatalities that occur the day before, the day of, and the day after Thanksgiving.

Can you guess which state ranked number 5 on their list of states with the most DUI-related deaths around Thanksgiving? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/47nSeXm

We completely understand that most of our customers aren't exactly thrilled about having to install an interlock device in their vehicle. We know you wish you didn't have to deal with this. But we have heard from many customers that say this experience has actually been a pleasant one after everything was over, and we try our hardest to make each customer's experience with an interlock device a positive one. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: https://bit.ly/46ca7qA

Are you one of those people struggling to get used to the time change? We found a very interesting story about a man who was arrested for drunk driving twice on the same day and even at the exact same time. It was only possible because of daylight savings time. Read more about it: https://bit.ly/466ARIY

There's more to daylight savings time than just wild stories of people doing the exact same thing twice at the exact same time on the exact same day. Did you know that there is some research that suggests there may even be a link between DST and an increased risk of DUI? Read our previous blog post for more info related to how daylight savings time might possibly impact your risk of being in a car accident: https://bit.ly/3tNRCYx

We know you've seen those breathalyzer costumes at Spirit Halloween. "Blow here" instructions are placed in the most interesting of places. We get it, it's hilarious.

But that's a funny costume, it's meant to be hilarious. People who have to deal with the real deal don't find ignition interlock devices and breathalyzers as funny. As great as we are at helping our clients through such a rough spot, we know they'd rather avoid this interlock process completely. So it's important to drive sober after those costume parties if you want to avoid the real breathalyzer. Have a plan before you head out for Halloween fun: https://bit.ly/46VsLEj

𝗙𝗔𝗤: What can breathalyzers detect?

𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: https://www.smartstartla.com/what-can-breathalyzers-detect

Wondering what to expect during your Ignition Interlock requirement in Colorado? Smart Start has you covered with a comprehensive guide on the whole IID process, from installation to removal. Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/46puAsp . Or you can call us to schedule your installation today at (833) 574-0233

It doesn't matter what day it is, parents of teens are always praying for their kids to make it home safely. But on days like homecoming where drinking is unfortunately common, parents' worries are amplified. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟴 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼: https://bit.ly/46yaMmM

While browsing information related to mental health and Su***de Prevention Month, we found some interesting statistics. Did you know that in 2020, about 80% of all deaths by suicides were men? Other years have similar data. Why is that? https://bit.ly/48piPUR

While we're not mental health experts and don't claim to be, we do care very much about our clients. Mental health is such an important topic in today's world.

***deAwareness

As the premier provider of ignition interlock devices in Louisiana, we have a lot of resources invested in making the roads here a lot safer - for your families and for ours. But the safety of drivers and passengers isn't only a factor of whether the driver has consumed any alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel. Other things like avoiding distractions, staying focused, and using proper restraints and seats are among some of the other important factors.

During 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, which is September 17-23, NHTSA wants to share some important information with parents and caregivers: https://bit.ly/461s0sU

New ignition interlock device customers can 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! It's very easy: https://bit.ly/3sW4FtR

Whether you're near Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Bossier City, Covington, DeRidder, Gonzales, Hammond, Houma, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, or Slidell - or somewhere else - we have a shop to service you.

Josh has been a truck driver for many years. We asked him to share some insight into how we can all make the roads a safer place when it comes to driving alongside big rigs: https://bit.ly/450tpPi

While our business focuses on ignition interlock device installation and service, our goal focuses on making the roads safer for all of us. When we think of our roads and highways and how safe they are, things like drunk driving and distracted driving play a big part. But another group of people very important to how safe the roads are is truck drivers. And since it's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we just wanted to give a shout out to all the hard-working men and women who operate these giant machines on the roadways.

Celebrate safely! https://bit.ly/42aziYA

𝗙𝗔𝗤: How long does it take to install an ignition interlock device?

𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: https://bit.ly/3sDlPfE

Alcohol isn't the only substance you should avoid when driving: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 this Labor Day weekend and always!

Learn more about the 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵, 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗗𝗨𝗜 campaign: https://bit.ly/3P4MMBY

If you live in the South, you're used to planning your life around hurricane season. It's been a quiet hurricane season so far (luckily) but we know how quickly that can change. Don't wait 'til there's a storm in the Gulf of Mexico to start thinking about what a hurricane means for your interlock device. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OBQx0d

𝗙𝗔𝗤: Does the interlock device mess up or hurt my vehicle?

𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: https://bit.ly/44YK9Hb

The wheels on the bus go round and round. But first they slow down, speed up, slow down again, stop for the kid running to the bus stop, and then speed up again until repeating the process in another, um, like 34 seconds. Back to school time can definitely be a rough time for drivers, but these buses are carrying some very precious cargo. Here are some reminders to help us during this chaotic back to school time: https://bit.ly/3qhv2tw