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New York lawmakers considering interlock.

New York is considering widespread usage of the interlock devices.  Read more here.

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Congratulations to Lawrence Police Department

Just wanted to say congrats to the Lawrence Police Department.  On Sunday the 22nd my car was a victim of a hit and run in a local parking lot.  Less than 24 hours later this crime has been solved, which in a town of this size I would think that to be incredible.  I am certain that great police work such as this is occurring everyday, but many do not fully appreciate the hard work and resolve that our law enforcement officers provide our community daily.  Thank you and keep up the good work, your efforts do not go unnoticed.

Interlock gives freedom to 1st time DUI offenders.

Contrary to popular belief having an ignition interlock device installed is not only for multiple offenders in Kansas.  Kansas laws allow for first time DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device instead of being bound by the states license restrictions.  As many point out the restrictions, to and from work, to and from school....etc., do not cover to the gas station, to the grocery store and many other common tasks required of most all drivers, offender or not.  If offender has an ignition interlock device installed the only restrictions they are bound by are to be only operating the vehicle on which the device is installed.  This does not currently apply to those who are under the age of 21 when arrested though unfortunately.  This law and many other DUI laws for the state of Kansas can be seen at our Kansas DUI Laws page on our Smart Start of Kansas website.  Smart Start of Kansas is always willing to check out if you are eligible for any of our offered programs, feel free to contact me or our office toll free at 1-866-747-8278.

New product lines introduced!!

Smart Start of Kansas and sister company 1-A Secure have added new products to our current line.  We now offer ankle bracelet GPS offender tracking as well as house arrest equipment.  Our GPS offender tracking ankle bracelets allow monitoring agencies to collect data on an active or passive system.  Our house arrest equipment allows for monitoring agencies to not only administer random phone calls to offender, but also picture verified offender BrAC tests as well.  This duo of offender monitoring tools can be individually set to meet the needs of most every situation.  We welcome any questions regarding this new program and look forward to serving the offender monitoring market with not only the best technology, but a desire to deliver the best service not only the monitoring agencies but the client as well.  Feel free to contact me or call our main office for details on these new and exciting products.  Stay tuned to updates on our website giving all related new product info.

More locations coming soon!!

Smart Start of Kansas is currently working on expanding our network of service centers around the state of Kansas AGAIN.  We will be adding a location in Wichita as well as new locations in Hays and Leavenworth.  We will be getting their locations up on our find location page as soon as they are set up and ready to install ignition interlock devices.  If you do not want to constantly check our website for new locations, you can subscribe to our Shop RSS Feed and be automatically notified in your favorite RSS Reader when we have added a new shop.  Gotta love technology.

DUI legislation gets attention in Kansas

While the house and senate moved House Bill 2916 along through the legislative process many people became interested in the bill.  Along with limited TV time, the Kansas Ignition Interlock Association received the opportunity to state their position through numerous newspaper articles.  More to come about the results of our efforts to protect the roads for our fellow Kansans.

Smart Start of Kansas now In Hutchinson

Smart Start of Kansas wants to welcome a great new addition to our service network.  We are now taking installations for the Hutchinson area.  We are now working with AVS, Audio Video Solutions, located at 410 N. Adams (directions), now the best place to get ignition interlock in Hutchinson.  AVS not only brings professional and courteous staff, but also high quality 12 volt work from certified technicians.  AVS now adds the best technology in ignition interlock to their product line, with this combination of service and technology we will offer our clients the best possible interlock experience. Please call for special pricing in our newest location.  (866) 747-8278 

The votes are in, Engraph wins small business of the day!!!

I would like to once again say thank you to Tim Hibbard over at Engraph software.  As many of you have noticed my blog has been down for a few months now but Tim has saved the day and has resurrected my blog from its grave.  Many exciting things have happened in the past couple of months here at Smart Start of Kansas and I will be updating regularly to get this great news out.  Stay tuned for details.