We are all responsible for stopping the spread of Coronavirus. Responsible use of our Alcohol Interlock Devices is an opportunity to do our bit to protect both ourselves and our wider community. Keeping your device germ free is particularly important if you share the vehicle with others.
The process of ketogenesis causes the presence of certain compounds which are not normally found in the breath. The main problem is that these compounds include acetone and isopropyl, causing the odour of cleaning alcohol to be present on the breath.
If you hold an interlock condition licence and drive without using an alcohol interlock, you risk harsh punishment if caught. Even if you drive with no alcohol in your body you still violating the conditions of your alcohol interlock licence by not using an interlock device.
If you’ve been on an interlock program or have been researching one, you’ve probably come across the term ‘interlock violation’. It’s literally when a condition of an interlock program has been violated. There’s many ways this can happen. Read more on what causes it, how to avoid them and what to do next.
Now that the calendars have all flipped over, it’s time to say goodbye to 2019 and plan new goals for 2020. Resolutions are commonplace in early January, so we’ve suggested some sweet driving related goals to inspire you. Ultimately, pick something that feels right and achievable for you.
Once again it’s that festive time of the year when you can’t find a single store which isn’t playing Christmas jingles. However you’re spending your holiday season, don’t get too carried away by the merry-making. This year we’ve got a few more simple tips for you
How can alcohol affect medication?Alcohol affects medication in a couple of ways. it can either work with or against the effects of medication. If the medication and alcohol work against each other, the medication becomes less effective, reducing or eliminating its benefits to you.
In Australia an alcohol restricted licence is a condition on a licence which requires the driver to be within a lower BAC limit than the standard 0.05. Read more on the conditions that apply if you have an interlock restricted licence
This month Smart Start Interlocks Australia turns ten years old! Although it was only ten years ago that Smart Start Australia got off the ground, its journey started years before that. So what does the future hold?
Figuring out the cost of your Alcohol Interlock Device can be difficult when there are so many types of fees being thrown around. The rough cost for an entire program of 6 months including removal will range from $1,300 – $1,700. In this article we’ll try to break down all the costs so that you know which questions to ask
From all directions we’re told to ‘drink responsibly’, or that drinking is ‘safe in moderation’. Not many people can actually give a clear definition of how to drink responsibly. Here’s a quick rundown of the government endorsed guidelines for reducing risk from drinking alcohol
Ethanol (another word for alcohol) can be present everywhere, from the bread on your table to the air freshener you use in the living room. Variations of alcohol from items we use daily can cause problems with breath alcohol testing. We’ve made a list of common substances that can affect your alcohol reading…