Holidays
Does Alcohol Evaporate During Holiday Cooking?
Many cooks dig out their best recipes for the holidays. However, for anyone who’s alcohol-conscious, food can be tricky since many tasty dishes involve alcohol in cooking. But does alcohol evaporate during holiday cooking?
Enjoy 5 Perfect Choices for Labor Day Mocktails
Anybody who’s watching their alcohol intake – whether it’s using an Ignition Interlock Device, being pregnant or testing a sober-curious attitude – can choose from these perfect Labor Day mocktails.
Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving After a Labor Day Party
Labor Day is the perfect time to relax with plenty of parties and cookouts. When drinking is part of the scene, however, it’s important to reduce the possibilities for drunk driving. If you’re a host, we’ve got some ideas about how to keep your guests safe once they leave the party.
Why Memorial Day Starts the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Drivers
Memorial Day weekend is a somber time for us to remember the U.S. servicemen and women who gave their all for our country. The warmer weather in the U.S. also means more people, and specifically, more teens, are out on the roads. Thus the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers start around this time as well, lasting until Labor Day. Read more on the blog on how we can fight drunk driving.
Don’t Mix Green Beer with Driving this Saint Patrick’s Day
Did you know that Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the more dangerous holidays when it comes to drunk driving? With the surplus amount of green beer and festivities at places like pubs and bars, there can be a situation where someone presses their luck and makes the tragic mistake to drink and drive. Let’s go over the not-so-lucky numbers for St. Patty’s Day related to drunk driving.
How Bad is Drunk Driving During the Holiday Season?
Christmas should be about celebrating with the people we are grateful for in our lives. Yet year after year, a sad outcome remains the same. Drunk driving incidents happen more often during the holiday, and as a result, there are more fatalities. Even at a time when a safe ride has never been easier to obtain, drunk driving incidents and fatalities are climbing.
All I Want for Christmas Are My Driving Privileges
If you got a DUI and Santa Claus could hand out driving privileges, that’ll probably be the first thing you add to your wish list, right? As convenient as that would be, you’ll need to take care of your DUI case responsibly to reinstate your driving privileges. There are some pieces to your DUI puzzle that can seem stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Smart Start is no Santa, but we can hand out your driving privileges legally with an Ignition Interlock Device rather than not driving at all! Let’s go over how an Ignition Interlock can help you in more detail if you need to install one.
DUI Roadblocks During the Christmas Season
Do you know about DUI roadblocks that could be occurring in your area during the Christmas season? Otherwise known as DUI checkpoints, these areas mean that there are law enforcement officers stationed to check drivers for intoxication and/or impairment. About DUI Roadblocks In typical circumstances, officers need probable cause to pull you over on suspicion […]
12 Days of Having an Interlock Device – the Best Interlock Device Tips
If you’re in a situation where you need to install an Ignition Interlock, there might be a lot of questions and confusion with this new device. For instance, what happens if you have a question about your device? What happens if a violation occurs? And what will the technician exactly say when you arrive for your installation appointment? If you are a Smart Start Interlock client, there’s no need to worry about your program. With many clients throughout the world and years of excellent service, your Ignition Interlock period will feel like a breeze with us. Let’s go over some big tips to remember to prepare you for the first “12” days of your Interlock Device.
3 Big Tips with Christmas Treats and Your Ignition Interlock
Ready to drive to work but you’re craving a peppermint Christmas treat like that white chocolate bark? Or a peppermint Oreo truffle? If you have an Ignition Interlock Device in your vehicle, keep in mind that some of your favorite holiday snacks can have alcohol properties in them! If they do, your Interlock Device may detect the alcohol. Having said that, you can still enjoy your Christmas treats and comply with your Ignition Interlock program requirements. Here’s 3 steps to follow for the upcoming holiday season with those delicious treats in store and your Ignition Interlock.
