What happens after I get my DWI?
Normally upon a plea or if you are found guilty, the Department of Revenue will suspend your driver’s license. Suspensions can range from 90 days to 10 years, depending on the circumstances.
You can apply for a Restricted Driving Privilege (RDP) or a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) as long as you install an ignition interlock device (IID). Individuals found or pleading guilty will also have to attend a Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) and apply for SR-22 insurance (high risk insurance).
In order to have your driver’s license reinstated after a suspension, you will have to have an interlock installed (possibly with camera and GPS monitoring capability depending on circumstances) and will have to maintain the device for at least 6 months from reinstatement date.
What do I need to bring to my installation?
Once you have scheduled your ignition interlock device (IID) installation with Smart Start, you will need to bring a photo ID, cash or credit card for the installation, and proof of residency (a rent bill, for example).
What should I bring back to my State authority after my device is installed?
Missouri has both judicial and administrative install orders. If you are complying with a court order, the installation notification will normally be sent electronically to the State authority through Smart Start. You can request a copy of the installation notification from the shop to take to the State authority as well. All installs complying with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) reinstatement requirements are sent electronically to the DOR through Smart Start.
How do I know if Smart Start’s devices are compliant with my program?
Smart Start is an approved provider in the state of Missouri and is compliant with all state ignition interlock requirements. We are also one of the few providers with a state-approved camera and GPS unit.
What happens if I violate?
For a court order, it depends on the type and severity of the violation. If the IID is installed for a reinstatement requirement, the client would receive a six-month extension on their IID.
How often does my IID need to be serviced?
Pursuant to Missouri law and Missouri Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, all IID units in Missouri must be calibrated every 30 days.
How do the consequences differ for a first and second DUI? Third? Fourth?
There is no mandatory interlock requirement for a first offense.
If you are reinstating your license after a second or subsequent DWI, you must have an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle for a six-month period from the time of reinstatement.
If you have a five-to-10-year license denial in Missouri, you can obtain a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) with installation of an IID that includes camera and GPS tracking. The IID must remain in your vehicle for the LDP to be in effect. After the LDP expires, you will be eligible for reinstatement, and you will have to keep the IID for six months from the reinstatement date.
What do I need for removal?
It depends on the reason for your ignition interlock device (IID) installation. Judicial installations are court-specific: You will need to check with your attorney, probation officer or the court clerk to see about removal. For administrative installations, the Department of Revenue (DOR) will need a certificate of completion on file prior to removal.
What if I have a requirement, but I don’t own a vehicle?
In order to satisfy the Department of Revenue (DOR) requirements and have your license reinstated, you must install an ignition interlock device (IID) on a vehicle for six months from your reinstatement date. You may need to borrow a vehicle from a friend or family member to satisfy this requirement.
Do I need the device on all of my vehicles?
Pursuant to state law and the Missouri Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, any vehicle that you drive must be equipped with a state-approved ignition interlock device (IID). If you are a multi-car family, you do not have to equip every vehicle with an IID; just keep in mind that you cannot drive a vehicle not equipped with an IID.
Where can I go for service? Anywhere, or just within my state?
You may be serviced at any one of our approximately 1,500 locations nationwide.
What constitutes a violation in my state?
It will ultimately depend on the reason for installation, but below is a general list of violations pursuant to state regulations:
Two 15-minute temporary lockouts within a 30-day period.
Any three refusals to provide a retest sample within a 30-day period.
Any three breath samples, after startup, above the alcohol set point within a 30-day period.
Any attempts to circumvent or tamper with your device.
What do I need to do to install voluntarily?
Call our office at 800.831.3299 to set up an appointment. Please be aware that all installs in Missouri must comply with the state regulations for set point, violations, etc.
How do I know if I need a camera/GPS/etc.?
If the court order specifies a camera and/or GPS, then it would be required for your unit. All individuals on a 5 or 10-year denial are required to have both the camera and GPS for the duration of the denial period.
Where does installation fall based on my condition?
Your time does not start until all requirements for reinstatement have been met. For example, if you install the interlock on Jan. 1, but do not pay your reinstatement fee until Feb. 1, your time will start the first week of February (due to processing times).
Does the camera watch me all the time?
The camera only takes pictures when a test is taken, when a test is requested, and if a test is missed.
How do I know who my State authority is?
It will normally be either the court or a probation officer if the court assigns probation. If installing for reinstatement the State authority is the Department of Revenue.
How do I know what my state requires in an Ignition Interlock Device?
State requirements for ignition interlock devices are specified in the Code of State Regulations published by the Missouri Secretary of State. The reference is 7 CSR 60-2.
How can I pay for calibration?
Acceptable forms of payment include cash, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover only). Debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo are acceptable as well. We do not accept American Express or checks.
Where do I send a record of my service appointments?
State regulations mandate that the manufacturer is responsible for sending all reports electronically. You are not responsible for sending paperwork to the State authority.
Does this thing hurt my vehicle?
Ignition interlock devices (IID’s) will not damage the vehicle. It does put a very small drain on the battery, so if your electrical system is not working properly, this device may not work correctly and could add on to existing problems with the electrical system. If the electrical system is working properly, there should be no problems.
Can I get one on my motorcycle?
Motorcycle Ignition Interlock installation laws differ by state. Smart Start operates throughout the U.S. as a certified manufacturer and will work harder than other companies to provide you a seamless Interlock program that still follows your case requirements in the state of Missouri. Please call our Customer Care Center at 800-831-3299 if you have any questions.
Is the Ignition Interlock Device connected to my horn and lights?
Missouri law and the Department of Transportation (MODOT) regulations require that the device be hooked to either the horn or the lights. Our shops normally connect to the horn.