Smart Start of Kansas

Smart Start Inc. has sent out the following press release on the new SSI 20/20 unit.  The patented technology that uses positive photo identification with ignition interlock.  Truly the future of all ignition interlock devices starts with this...

A recent DUI related crash in Wichita Kansas brings concerned citizens together to discuss the future DUI laws in the state of Kansas.  After an alleged DUI related crash kills a mother and her daughter near a Wichita school, community members gathered...

Smart Start has open another service facility for installation and service of ignition interlock devices.  Our new facility in McCook Nebraska will serve clients from the northwest corner of Kansas and the southwest corner of Nebraska.  This...

CBS News did a piece over the weekend on DUI's and how ignition interlocks are an important piece of separating drinking from driving.  This is a good piece on ignition interlock.  You can see the story and the video at this link here. ...

There are several situations that ignition interlocks are useful tools  After reading this article I think anyone would agree that there are definite situations where voluntary ignition interlocks are useful.    Smart Start is the "Smart"...

Even though our Smart Start SSI-1000 is one of the best ignition interlock devices on the market still today.  Smart Start took the initiative to press on and make the ignition interlock experience even easier and more convenient.     ...

Smart Start has opened a new location in Hays, Kansas.  Xibit customs has joined our team of statewide service providers.  We are pleased to welcome them aboard.  Their experienced staff will meet all of you ignition interlock needs. ...

Here is a map of our current locations in Kansas and Nebraska.  This will update with each new addition to our service network.  Please feel free to call us to schedule an installation at any of our facilities.   1-866-747-8278.  ...

  Many counties in Kansas are allowing offenders to serve out a portion of their sentence through GPS house arrest programs.  At 1-A Secure we offer the GPS solutions that make it possible for this to happen.  For as little as $10-12 per...

  Recently Smart Start of Kansas has expanded and we now also cover the state of Nebraska.  We will be bringing many years of interlock experience to the state.  Smart Start of Nebraska has several locations that are open and ready to...

The best compliment that can be received by an ignition interlock company in my opinion is to be told when a client is having their device removed that we changed their lives.  Sometimes it is from the actual client, sometimes from their husband...

Here is an article that shows how the state of New Mexico determined their problem.  Then these forward thinkers came up with a solution, read more here. Technorati Tags: 1st offense DUI, ignition interlock...

Ignition interlock may breach one of the five remaining states who have not adopted legislation.  This is a nice piece on ignition interlock and as a bonus it is our new unit in the picture and video!  Follow this link here to the whole article. ...

Recently it seems like almost weekly I get emails and phone calls asking me about the new Kansas legislation.  Due to this I felt it was important to make a post that explains a little bit about what has changed.  Below you will find a piece...

Well I whole heartedly believe that they are, but why take my word for it?  New Mexico has released statistics for their state, showing how arrests, fatalities and so on have steadily decreased as the number of installed ignition interlocks has increased. ...

Senator Lynn Bromley is pushing for a bill in Maine that would put ignition interlock devices on certain DUI offenders.  He makes a very important point, in my opinion of course.  When discussing the costs associated with installing and maintaining...

  Smart Start of Kansas has opened a new location in North Kansas City Kansas.  In an effort to continue to deliver the best service in the Kansas ignition interlock business we have opened yet another location for your convenience.  We...

The "Myth Buster's" on Discovery channel set their sites on the myth that modern breath testing equipment could be fooled by several different tactics.  They found after testing many different strategies, breath testing equipment can not beat by...

Lawrence Judge sets trial for hit an run death caused by a drunk driver.  Another situation where interlock could have save a life.  There is a link to this article here.  I will try to keep up on this trial.   Technorati Tags: DUI,...

Lawrence police department issued many MIP's at last weekends KU football game.  Police also issued several tickets associated with the new state law on hosting minors.  LJW has an article with all the details.    Technorati Tags:...

I posted about the new paperwork that Kansas requires for installation of ignition interlock.  I have found this form in an online format for you to print out if you need to.  Here is a link to that form.  Hope this helps out. Ignition...

The AP ran a story yesterday that stemmed from the NHTSA meeting.  This article can be found here.  Also if you are in the mood for some more ignition interlock news feel free to cruise over to the CBS evening news page to watch last nights...

  What would one be looking for if they were trying to obtain the best ignition interlock device in the state of Kansas?  I get asked many times what services someone should look for in an interlock company.  I decided that I would make...

1-A Secure offers a wide array of products to assist in the offender monitoring field.  But our customer service and pricing is what makes us the best.  We go out of our way in Kansas to help offenders stay out of jail.  We are more that...

With the new Kansas DUI law taking hold it seems as if every newspaper in the state has ran a story.  The Kansas State Collegian was not going to be left behind.  Here is the piece that they ran.  Enjoy!   Technorati Tags: kansas Ignition...