Should I Put a Voluntary Ignition Interlock on My Teen’s Vehicle?

If you’re a parent, you know that worrying about your teenager’s well-being when they are driving is just part of the parenting package. What if there was a way to help ensure their safety against drinking and driving? Especially when most states have a zero-alcohol-tolerance policy for drivers under 21-years-old? Luckily, there is a way to prevent your teenager from drinking and driving with Smart Start’s voluntary Ignition Interlock program for teens.

How Does an Ignition Interlock Work?

An Ignition Interlock Device is installed in the vehicle, and is connected to the vehicle’s ignition system. The user must provide a breath sample into the device. The Ignition Interlock will then analyze the user’s breath alcohol concentration (BrAC). If the breath sample is at, or above, the device’s set fail limit, the vehicle will not start.

Rolling retests, which are subsequent tests while the car is in motion, ensures there is no drunk driving throughout the trip. Read more about rolling retests and how they work on our blog.

Where Would the Voluntary Interlock Test Results Go?

Ignition Interlocks are mandatory for some DUI cases in the U.S. In those situations, reports are sent to the offender’s overseeing agency, like their court of conviction or state DMV office. But for voluntary Ignition Interlock programs, the data from the Ignition Interlock, like the test results, would not be sent to a court or state office. The reports can be sent to you, the parent. Our Care Center can go over this process in detail with you at (800) 831-3299.

How Do I Get an Ignition Interlock for My Teen?

So, how do you start the process of getting a voluntary Ignition Interlock into your teen’s vehicle? All it takes is one call to Smart Start at (800) 831-3299.

Consider the voluntary Ignition Interlock program for your teen. Ignition Interlocks are the safest technology when it comes to preventing drunk driving, and they have helped millions of drivers get back on the road safely. Ignition Interlocks are dependable and affordable, and will give you a priceless peace of mind on your teenager’s safety.

Call Smart Start today for more information at (800) 831-3299 or fill out our online form.