Smart Start Interlock Devices - Matt Strausz - (866) 747-8278

Why Choose Smart Start for Ignition Interlock?

If someone was to offer you one of the following vehicles for the exact same price which one would you choose?

While Smart Start ignition interlock devices have many advantages, one nice thing is they just look better.  Yes we offer the best service in the market with our hundreds of service and installation sites across the United States, and our 24 hour toll free service line for questions or service.  Yes we offer professional installation, with certified technicians to ensure that your vehicle is unharmed.  Yes we have convenient scheduling and NEVER charge missed appointment fees.  Yes we have remote unlocking capabilities to prevent you from having to have your vehicle towed in the case that you miss an appointment.  Yes we have fuel cell alcohol specific devices, so you won't get a false positive while eating spicy foods, fueling your vehicle or smoking.  Yes we take care of all your paperwork to ensure that you get your license back on time when completing a DMV or court ordered sanction.  BUT WE DONT CHARGE EXTRA FOR IT!!!!

You read that correctly, at Smart Start you get all this and more and we don't charge you more for the extra services that we provide, and on top of that it looks like the Cadillac of interlock devices. 

Expect the best from your interlock provider, we WANT to be your interlock provider, we will treat you with respect and are discreet with your information.  We will do all we can to provide you with the best possible service, so go ahead, expect the best out of us, you may be surprised how easy this experience can be. 

To get information or to schedule an installation at an of our Smart Start locations in Kansas or Nebraska you can call us at 1-866-747-8278.  You can also contact us here on the web, or by emailing us at info@smartstartkansas.com. 

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Smart Start provides Ignition Interlock all over KS

Smart Start of Kansas has locations all over the state.  We service clients from Kansas City, KS, Lawrence, KS, Olathe, KS, Manhattan, KS, Manhattan, KS, Salina, KS, Hays, KS, Great Bend, KS, Wichita, KS, Garden City, KS, Dodge City, KS, Independence, KS, Pittsburg, KS, Emporia, KS, Moundridge, KS, and many other areas of Kansas. 

We are here to serve all of your ignition interlock and house arrest needs.  Please feel free to contact us for any questions.  We are always here to help, please feel free to call us at 866-747-8278.  You can also contact us on the web, or visit our web site for more information.

Click here for a list of our locations all over the state of Kansas and Nebraska.

Nebraska passes Ignition Interlock legislation, while ABI fights it in Ohio.

Sarah Longwell, who is the managing director for American Beverage Institute, was in the Ohio Statehouse last week.  She seems to pop up just about anywhere ignition interlock laws are in the works lately.  Ms. Longwell is obviously out fighting to protect the people that she represents and their profits, but at what cost?  She made a comment that, "This bill mandates that people one sip away from 0.0799 receive a punishment normally reserved for high-(blood-alcohol-content), repeat offenders,"  Truth is most legislation gives increased sanctions for those who are repeat offenders.  She has also made comments to the effect that ignition interlock legislation would prevent someone from having a beer at a ball game, or a glass of wine with dinner.  She somehow forgets that ignition interlocks are not being installed on people who have not already shown a lack of ability to stay under the LEGAL limit of .08.  Even though she says it is more dangerous to talk on a cell phone while driving than to be at .08.

Another interesting statement that she made, "While both have committed a crime, they are very different types of criminals.".  I want to ask her how someone becomes a repeat offender without ever being a first time offender?  She often tries to separate repeat offenders from 1st time offenders as two completely different groups of people.  I know it may seem like a hard concept but repeat offenders were 1st time offenders at one point as well.  As New Mexico has shown, implementing ignition interlocks for 1st time offenders has the ability to lower alcohol related accidents by 35%. 

Even while the ABI opposes ignition interlock laws states are seeing through to the facts.  Many states have ran and passed new or enhanced ignition interlock laws.  Although the first time offender ignition interlock bill in Kansas this year will be studied over the summer, Nebraska Senate passed LB 497 this session. 

LB 497 expands and broadens the use of ignition interlock in Nebraska.  This bill now includes interlock for all first offenders who refuse to take a preliminary breath test.  First time refusal now will end in the use of ignition interlock in Nebraska as well.  LB 497 has been signed by the Governor and has an emergency clause that makes it effective immediately. 

Nebraska Woman Arrested for DUI, Child Abuse

Below is a press release put out by Sarpy County Sheriff Department.  Unbelievable story of what the disease of alcoholism can make a person do.  If she would have had an ignition interlock she would have been forced to either walk to get her alcohol or have someone bring it to her.  Smart Start of Nebraska has two locations to have an ignition interlock device installed a very short drive from where this lady was arrested. 

Sarpy County Sheriff arrested Krista Kay STIRES, age 30 of Bellevue this morning after a traffic stop.  The arrest was made near Kennedy Freeway (H.75) south of Bellevue.  STIRES was arrested for 4th offense DWI, Intentional Child Abuse and Driving under Suspension/Revocation.  She is currently being held with out bond at the Sarpy County Jail.
STIRES was arrested at 7:51 AM and tested over the legal limits of BAC .08.  Her Nebraska driving privileges are suspended/revoked from a previous DWI conviction.
It was discovered that STIRES had left her 3 ½ month old baby at home alone while she drove to replenish her alcoholic beverage supply.  The baby was removed and placed in care of Nebraska Health and Human services.
Call Lt. Russ Zeeb at 681-0929 if any questions.

FaceBook posts lead to busted party.

Interesting story here.  The following shows a FaceBook post that turned into the arrest of several minors drinking.  I guess you should be careful who you invite to your party, you never know who might show up.  A great piece of law enforcement here.  Keep up the good work.

Sarpy County Sheriff Department in conjunction with the Nebraska State Patrol, Papillion, LaVista and Bellevue Police made numerous arrests tonight after raiding an underage drinking. This investigation started after a posting on Face Books advertising a “History Making Party” to take place.  Live DJ, photographer to capture the event, Host also indicted that he had a police scanner to warn if police were to take action.  He also provided a shuttle service to get the people to the party from the Shadow Lake Shopping center in Papillion.   The posting stated the party was to start at 9 PM and run until 5 AM Sunday.

After an undercover officer and 2 minors entered the party at approximately 9:30 PM on April 25^th, 2009 at 11306 South 58^th Street in Papillion, numerous alcoholic beverages as well as several other minors were also observed consuming alcoholic beverages.  Officers entered the house with a Search Warrant and recovered 5 kegs of beer plus numerous other alcoholic beverages.  9 arrests for Minor in Possession of alcoholic beverage were made at the house.  Officers arrested six individuals at the house for Procuring alcohol for a Minor including both residents.

Those arrested included:

Jared D. Gable, age 22 ,  9750 Fowler Dr., Papillion.

Cassandra Phalen, age 19,  11306 S. 58

Christopher Phalen, age 22 also of 11306 S. 58^th Street

Marques L. Parker,  1009 Leavenwor th Street Omaha

Josef Svoboda, age 19, 7711 South 73 Ave, LaVista

One 17 year old juvenile female was also arrested for procuring; her name was not released due to her age.

At the same time of this arrest patrol officers answered a fight/disturbance call in the 140^th Street and Harrison area.  Another large MIP party was also found.  Numerous arrests were made for that party as well as one arrest for procuring alcohol for a minor.

In both of these cases, the parents were out of town.

For further information, call Lt Russ Zeeb @ 681-0929

Seven Stopped for DUI in Grand Island, Nebraska Checkpoint.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol Troop C Headquarters- Grand Island, arrested seven drivers for driving under the influence.  This enforcement effort was a success, removing impaired drivers and making roads safer in Nebraska.

Smart Start of Nebraska adding locations!

Smart Start of Nebraska, a company providing ignition interlock services statewide in Nebraska, is now set to increase our coverage network.  Smart Start will add shops in Kearney, Nebraska as well as Beatrice, Nebraska in the coming month. 

Smart Start always strives to have a locations near anyone needing an ignition interlock device.  We are pleased to offer our clients more locations, to make the process as easy as possible.  More locations will follow as we continually increase our coverage of the state.  If you have suggestions where you would like to see us come feel free to contact us and I will make every effort to serve your needs. 

Any client needing an install at either one of these locations can mention this web post when scheduling to receive $15 off of their installation. 

Smart Start now has locations to serve you ignition interlock needs in the following cities in Nebraska.

Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, McCook, Hastings, Grand Island, Scottsbluff.

Wichita Kansas Ignition Interlock

Smart Start of Kansas has shops all over the state of Kansas.  Smart Start is the leading provider for safe and reliable ignition interlock devices in the state of Kansas.  Smart Start also has the smallest most technologically advanced units on the market.  We have been installing and servicing more ignition interlock devices in Kansas for almost 8 years. 

Why choose Smart Start of Kansas? 

1. No long term lease contracts.  Smart Start knows that we will meet your needs when we install an interlock device on your vehicle.  We don't need to force you into a contract to keep you as a customer.  We do it the old fashioned way, by treating you with courtesy and RESPECT! 

2. 24 Hour Service.  You can reach us at 866-747-8278 at ANY time.  We don't shut our phones off at 5 p.m. like the other guys, you will talk with a human when calling us.  If you get a voicemail you will be called back within a few minutes and taken care of.  Our product does what we say it does so we have nothing to hide from on the evenings or weekends. 

3. Convenient locations.  Smart Start of Kansas has shops all over the state, and the United States to serve your interlock needs.  Moving? Traveling? Working on the road?  We have the solution, our network is virtually everywhere you want to go, even Alaska.

4. Cheaper prices.  Smart Start of Kansas tries its very best to provide the cheapest available prices in the industry.  But in the case you find a lower price, just give us a ring and we will do our best to meet or even beat a price of our competitor. 

Smart Start has what you need when you are ordered to have an ignition interlock device.  We have been through all the paperwork and would love to help you muddle through the process.  In most cases we can complete all your paperwork to get your license back for you.  AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.  We will even help you get your unrestricted license back at the end of your interlock period for no charge.  Just because we appreciate your business.

To show you how much we appreciate you just checking in with us at our website we want to offer you $15 off of your installation.  Just call us at 1-866-747-8278, or send us an email with your name and number and we will get you set up for an installation at one of our convenient locations. 

Olathe Kansas Ignition Interlock

Smart Start of Kansas has shops all over the state of Kansas.  Smart Start is the leading provider for safe and reliable ignition interlock devices in the state of Kansas.  Smart Start also has the smallest most technologically advanced units on the market.  We have been installing and servicing more ignition interlock devices in Kansas for almost 8 years. 

Why choose Smart Start of Kansas? 

1. No long term lease contracts.  Smart Start knows that we will meet your needs when we install an interlock device on your vehicle.  We don't need to force you into a contract to keep you as a customer.  We do it the old fashioned way, by treating you with courtesy and RESPECT! 

2. 24 Hour Service.  You can reach us at 866-747-8278 at ANY time.  We don't shut our phones off at 5 p.m. like the other guys, you will talk with a human when calling us.  If you get a voicemail you will be called back within a few minutes and taken care of.  Our product does what we say it does so we have nothing to hide from on the evenings or weekends. 

3. Convenient locations.  Smart Start of Kansas has shops all over the state, and the United States to serve your interlock needs.  Moving? Traveling? Working on the road?  We have the solution, our network is virtually everywhere you want to go, even Alaska.

4. Cheaper prices.  Smart Start of Kansas tries its very best to provide the cheapest available prices in the industry.  But in the case you find a lower price, just give us a ring and we will do our best to meet or even beat a price of our competitor. 

Smart Start has what you need when you are ordered to have an ignition interlock device.  We have been through all the paperwork and would love to help you muddle through the process.  In most cases we can complete all your paperwork to get your license back for you.  AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.  We will even help you get your unrestricted license back at the end of your interlock period for no charge.  Just because we appreciate your business.

To show you how much we appreciate you just checking in with us at our website we want to offer you $15 off of your installation.  Just call us at 1-866-747-8278, or send us an email with your name and number and we will get you set up for an installation at one of our convenient locations. 

Support Kansas DUI legislation!

Below you will see an email that has been sent out to all MADD members.  We at Smart Start of Kansas believe in the cause of saving innocent lives in Kansas.  Please show your support for the cause by contacting your legislator and letting them know that you want House Bill 2315 to be passed.  A bill that has shown in other states to cut drinking and driving deaths by as much as 37%.  All you need to do is click the link in the following message to send your support, only takes a minute and could save YOUR life.

Dear Friend,

In 2007, 114 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in Kansas. This accounts for over 27 percent of total traffic fatalities statewide. Countless more people were injured.

Fortunately, there is a technology that has the potential to eliminate these preventable deaths and injuries -- the ignition interlock. These sophisticated devices can prevent a vehicle from being driven by a drunk driver. If they are used correctly -- in concert with treatment, in addition to hard license suspensions and in the vehicles until they are no longer needed -- they can stop repeat offenses.

On March 4, the House Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 2315 which would require interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. Your voice and support is needed to urge Members of the House Judiciary Committee to vote in favor of this lifesaving legislation. The committee may be voting on the legislation as soon as this week.

People who have previous drunk driving convictions make up approximately one-third of the drunk driving problem in America. And first time offender doesn’t mean first time driving drunk. Studies have shown the average first-time drunk driving arrestee has driven drunk 87 times before, and those numbers are conservative estimates. That means a first-time arrestee has had 87 chances to kill or injure someone.

Suspending a drunk driver’s license isn’t enough. More than half of those convicted of drunk driving continue to drive on a suspended license. And there is nothing in place to prevent them from driving drunk again.

Studies have shown that ignition interlocks can decrease repeat offenses by 64 percent.  Current technology is here and can reverse this trend, but the laws haven't caught up to the technology. We need strong laws making interlocks mandatory for ALL convicted DUI offenders. 

Please click here to contact House Judiciary Committee members to urge their support of HB 2315 requiring interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers in Kansas.

MADD, 511 E. John Carpenter Frwy. #700, Irving, TX 75062

New Nebraska Ignition Interlock Law

Just a month after LB736 took hold in Nebraska there are still plenty of people talking about it.  Here is another nice piece about the new Ignition Interlock bill. 

Smart Start of Nebraska offers interlock services all throughout the state.  While we currently have locations all over the state we are constantly adding stores.  We want you to have the most convenient locations to serve you during your interlock restriction period.  For a list of all of our locations to install or service your ignition interlock device in Nebraska click on this link here. 

Smart Start of Nebraska is always happy to answer any questions that you may have, just call us at our 24 hour toll free number.  1-866-747-8278.  Smart Start wants you to have a wonderful experience that starts with our professional certified technicians installing the device in your car, and is backed up by our exceptional customer service.  Smart Start of Nebraska will always treat you with respect, just let us know how we can earn your business.

To schedule an installation in Kansas or Nebraska call 1-866-747-8278

To schedule an installation at any of our other locations across the United States, call 1-800-880-3394.

Fox and Friends debates Ignition Interlock

Tony Fulton, Nebraska State Senator, and Sarah Longwell, ABI, were both guests on Fox New's show Fox and Friends.  As usual Ms. Longwell argued the point that DUI offenders should not have interlock devices if they were just out having beers at a ball game, or drinking wine with dinner.  The only offender that she believes should have an interlock mandated are those blowing high BrAC levels at the time of arrest, or repeat offenders. 

Senator Fulton continued to display his foresight on the issue, siting relevant statistics that led the Nebraska Legislature to unanimously pass their 1st time offender ignition interlock bill.  He expressed that Nebraska fully intends to use the available technology to protect the citizens of Nebraska.  He also made it very clear to Ms. Longwell that in Nebraska the punishment does fit the crime. 

Ms. Longwell works for the American Beverage Institute.  What exactly would you think she is getting paid to do here?  Not surprising that she is against a law that would make people think twice before heading out for an evening of drinking. 

A link to the full interview can be found by clicking here.

The new Smart Start SSI 20/20 Ignition Interlock device is the first ignition interlock device pictured in this story.  To have an ignition interlock device installed or for more information in Kansas or Nebraska call 1-866-747-8278.  For information or installations nationwide you can reach Smart Start Inc. at 1-800-880-3394.  

Gage County Nebraska Receives Grant

"The Nebraska Office of Highway Safety recently announced that Gage County will participate in the national DUI “You Drink and Drive, You Lose” campaign."

Full story here.

Nebraska Cracks down on DUI over holiday.

During the holiday "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" campaign troopers will put in extra hours to protect Nebraska roadways.  The Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS) grant of $27,000 will cover additional overtime hours.

Extra enforcement of accident causing violations will conducted in the following areas; Lincoln, Omaha, Norfolk, Grand Island,North Platte and Scottsbluff.

For a link to the original article click here.

Omaha Nebraska Ignition Interlock Wet Lab Demonstration

On December 1st I posted about the Wet Lab ignition interlock demonstration.  The demonstration went very well thanks to the incredibly hard work of Russ Zeeb of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department.  Others that made it possible were Fire Guard, Sim Reynolds and the MADD Nebraska office, Fred Zwonechek of the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety, Rick "Q" Quistad of Jones Automotive, PRIDE Omaha, Craig Kelly, and AAA Nebraska. Many others offered their time and effort including virtually every law enforcement agency in the surrounding counties. 

Those who were part of this demonstration all did so in an attempt to accomplish the same goal.  This common goal is the to protect the roads, and save lives of Nebraskans during this holiday season and beyond.  I personally want to wish all a safe and happy holiday!

The SSI 20/20 with camera positive identification was used on the vehicles during this demonstration.  The Smart Start SSI 20/20 is the only interlock on the market today that can positively identify the individual taking the test.  For more information on the Smart Start SSI 20/20 ignition interlock device or any of our other products or services feel free to contact us.

For Nebraska ignition interlock locations and information please see our website www.smartstartnebraska.com or contact us at 1-866-747-8278 to schedule an installation.