Voluntary Ignition Interlock Devices

Smart Start of California ignition interlock devices are not just for the cars of people convicted of DUI, drunk driving, or other traffic crimes. Ignition interlock devices are appropriate in any situation where safety is paramount, and drinking and driving is a concern.

Teen Drivers / Inexperienced Drivers

Teen drivers have many factors working against them. They are, by definition, inexperienced drivers. Teen drivers often engage in impulsive or risk-taking behavior. They pay higher insurance rates because of this, and the number of accidents that they are involved in when compared to more experienced drivers.

This is precisely why so many concerned parents have invested in an ignition interlock device for their teen driver. No matter how responsible a teen is in his or her academic and personal affairs, having an ignition interlock device is a true safety measure both for the teenage driver and his or her friends. The fact is that many teenagers (even those who dress well and are heading towards college) are experimenting with alcohol at younger and younger ages. An ignition interlock will simply and effectively prevent anyone who has consumed any alcohol whatsoever from driving the car, period. It is a loving gesture that helps teach responsibility.

Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) bear this out. Teens and alcohol certainly do not mix well, and anything a parent can do to ensure that his or her teen remains alcohol-free while behind the wheel is a well-placed investment in safety.

Commercial Carriers / Truckers

Other voluntary installers of ignition interlock devices include trucking companies or other commercial drivers concerned with the additional liability that a drinking driver creates. While every employer would hope to be able to trust each employee to demonstrate judgment and restraint by driving while alcohol-free, practical reality proves that this simply is not the case. The voluntary installation of a Smart Start ignition interlock device brings peace of mind in the way that no simple promise for abstinence can provide.

Family Law Court / Children's Court

There are other legal situations, besides California DUI arrests or drunk driving convictions, that trigger the need for an ignition interlock device to be installed. For example, in many divorce or family law cases, there is an allegation that one (or both) of the parents are drinking excessively, or have engaged in risky drinking and driving behavior that endangers the child. Installation of a Smart Start ignition interlock device will bring complete peace of mind in these situations too. Whether the issue is raised by an opposing attorney, judge, social worker, or other concerned party, a Smart Start of California ignition interlock device will ensure that the interests of the child in alcohol-free transportation will always be observed.

If you or someone you care about would benefit from the installation of a Smart Start of California ignition interlock device, please call us right away. You can contact us by Email, or just pick up the phone and call Smart Start of California at 1-800-880-3394. Smart Start of California Separating Drinking from Driving.