SmartStart Ignition Interlock Device Overview

My take on living with a SmartStart ignition interlock device for 1 year.

[MultiStar]

Believe it or not man, getting one of these changed me for the better. I’m healthier now, don’t feel like I have to drink on the weekends... and tested me to socialize without one drop of alcohol. It does suck sometimes because the nerves are still there but everything is so much clearer. I could start drinking again and just make sure I don’t drive for a day or 2 after so that I don’t fail but honestly this no drinking thing is changing me and helps me stay focused on my goals.

[KirianTwins]

Thanks for this video! I got a DUI 4 months ago and I am now currently over 4 months sober from drugs and alcohol! Even weed...I got my interlock installed last month and still haven’t received my license after this whole corona situation however I know it’s on the way. Videos like these make me realize that I’ll get used to driving with an interlock device same as I got used to not being able to drive at all. Life is crazy and stressful situations will always appear, sometimes at the fault of our own. All we can do is learn and try OUR best to get through it. Thanks again ❤️

[Breadbag]

Thank you for posting this. Cheers brother. Getting mine this week. I’m ready to get this behind me. It’s been a rough year.

[suzieq]

Dude this video was my saving grace. I got this sucker and I couldn't use it. It took me sooo long to get this technique down. I had four violations the first month because I sucked at blowing!🤣🤣 I would literally sit in a panic until I loaded your video up on YouTube. Once I watched you I started the car. I had you with me for prob 2.5 months! Mine should be taking the train here in the next three weeks. Def good pointers also. I too had to replace a cord, nothing major other than that. I'll add that food doesn't make this thing go off. They told me some would at the shop... didn't happen here. I chew gum and smoke cigs while blowing. It's easy with time. Thanks to you, I'm now a pro blower!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[brandonnieva]

Ayyyy man thank you! This video was very helpful! Didn’t know you actually had to hum

[kshanna]

Using this device had really changed my life. I get mines off this month and I feel like I’m going to keep thinking it’s in there lol

[mxsaigon]

I have the worst time blowing and humming this thing. Thanks for the starwars tip!

[klovett]

Got my 2nd violock because I missed my rolling test twice. I've only had it a week. I was literally in tears when I was talking to the smart start rep. I told him it can't be this hard. I feel like I ride the short bus. Lol. We did a few test blows and he said I sounded fine but he couldn't understand why it wasn't working. He said it might be the device. When he tried to troubleshoot it i could not push the buttons. Took it back to the shop and it was the device. They swapped it out and it works fine. Word of advice.. it shouldn't take 15-20 min worth of tries to make it work. I was exhausted by the time I passed. This makes you wanna say F it and Uber. Lol Smart start reps have really good customer service and they are patient. Call them to walk you through it. And any one who can't hold their blow or have respiratory issues there is a "low breath" authorization you can get to adjust the blow pattern. You have to go to the secretary of state for it. Happy blowing... 😊

[brandonblackstock]

I had my Smart Start interlock instilled about a month ago. My experience has been good. Over time a person should get better with using the device. In NC we do start up, rolling, and destination blows.

[its_stvo]

I get mine installed in 4 days, man a year is a long ass time but I learned my lesson

[TheAhernFamily]

Wow mines faulty man. Just got back from the Philippines after 8 years and found out I have to have it installed to get my license back. Had two other drivers drive for me to move it from Smart Start back to a parking spot until I get my license unsuspended. 1st time driving AWAY from getting it INSTALLED LOL... violation hit cuz the screen froze no count down... wouldn’t reset and actually got locked out later on long story short after the 4 days. 2nd time we got a tow truck from the same spot it was at back to a different smart start they charged me for the violation... 😂 ... total bs.
Tow truck drops me off get it unlocked .. we drove no problems for 50 miles then the last 3 miles it freezes and violation hits in my driveway ... so now I’m back in the damn countryside with no license (because I’m waiting for it to be unsuspended) and a violation so I have to have someone drive my car back out to a Smart Start place 😂.... only my 2nd time on the road FML this thing is a piece of shit I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow to complain about how crappy this thing is in a very polite way to the poor employees that have to deal with customers like me. Cheers guys best of luck to you. May God help us!
-Brian

[quietzone]

Thank you so I wouldn't have ever got my car started without you showing me how to hum a tune. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[kodyharris]

Got a dui in washington 8 years ago unfortunately did not take care if it till recently. The DOL not the court requires me to have it It minnesota although I'm not a Washington resident anymore. Thank you for the tips!

[moveitback]

I got mine for 2 years cheaper to have than drinking since I can't drink I save money for the kid payment lol thanks man

[princessdom]

You already made this video that much better

[tylerbonser]

I was surprised at how quick my state got my license reinstated after I did all the steps. Was a pretty smooth process getting the device installed as well. Took less than 2 weeks to start driving again after found out I could get it. My lawyer never told me.
I've been using it around 2 weeks and haven't gotten the humming down yet. Sometimes I get it right away other times takes a few tries. The first day I got it my second time using it it took me about 30 minutes to get my vehicle started. When I basically screamed in it then it finally started. I never have issues while I'm driving though. It does suck but not being able to drive is much worse. I had to switch insurance and it actually went down.

[darkmatterdunn]

when I got this crap off, it was like being born again, got my life back but more responsible which is the most important part😅😅😅😅

[Donbass]

I have one in my car, it's a great system to prevent drinking and driving but needs lots of improvement. Lots of Some people lost their lives and property due to not being able to move their car when need to, having someone else borrow their car etc. Just like anything else, they make up the laws first and then trying to make it better.

[shhotput]

Good video! informative with plenty of humor.

[gumpster]

Thanks for the video. I’ll be getting one installed in a few weeks. Hope the 365 days goes by quickly. Tc 🤠🇺🇸