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You’ve been ordered to put an ignition interlock device in your car. We know this can seem difficult, but it won’t be if you choose Smart Start of Oregon. We are cheap, easy, and convenient, because we know that you just need to get on with your life. A Smart Start of Oregon car breathalyzer will help you do that.
We install an Oregon breath analyzer on your vehicle that is electronically connected to the ignition. This ignition interlock device, the SSI 1000, is about the size of a cellular phone and designed to be inconspicuous. When you breathe into the unit for several seconds, it measures your breath alcohol level. If your breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) is over the authorized limit, your vehicle will not start. Otherwise, you’re on your way!
Oregon interlock device law mandates monthly service and calibration of your court-ordered Oregon car breathalyzer. Appointments are quick and easy, and you can take care of your monthly lease payments at the same time. With everything else going on in your life, we want your Smart Start of Oregon ignition interlock device to be as easy and simple as possible.
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- Find Smart Start service center near you.
- Call 1-800-880-3394 TOLL – FREE to schedule your installation appointment.
- Bring a copy of any paperwork specific to your interlock requirements, proof of address and photo identification with you to the installation appointment.
- Allow one hour for installation of the SSI 1000 on your vehicle.
- At installation, we’ll explain how to use the interlock, service requirements, and what to do if you have any problems or questions.
- Sign your contract, pay for the installation and first month’s lease.
- For updates and information on Smart Start, visit us often!
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Ignition Interlock Device: Effective tool or dangerous device? - Today's TMJ4
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Leawood woman sentenced in Westport DUI incident - Kansas City Star
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Manitoba gets tougher on drunk driving - Winnipeg Free Press
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Space Age Alcohol Detection System Funded in 2012 Transportation Bill - DigitalJournal.com (press release)
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Manitoba bill proposes tougher drunk-driving penalties - CBC.ca
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Suspended Schenectady cop pleads guilty to DWI - Schenectady Gazette
Suspended Schenectady cop pleads guilty to DWI Schenectady Gazette The plea includes no probation time for the first-time drunk driving offender, but it does carry a one-year revocation of his driver's license and the requirement that he install an ignition interlock device on any car he has access to for one year. |
NBC29 Safety Report: New DUI Technology Debate - NBC 29 News
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Teens Against Drunk Driving (T.A.D.D.) Becomes a Recognized, 501c3 Charity - Midland Daily News
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