South Africa is set to introduce amongst the harshest drink-driving laws in the world, making it illegal to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. The new law has been drafted and awaits only presidential approval before coming into effect.
Smart Start is now supplying Smart Mobile portable alcohol technology. This Australian Standards accredited device has court admissibility and can transmit results in real-time to a designated authority. Read more about the circumstances in which these devices are useful.
Most people are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer, despite alcohol being classified as a type 1 carcinogen. That’s the highest level of certainty, shared by substances such as tobacco smoke and asbestos.
No. Smart Start Interlocks use technology that specifically detects alcohol, and therefore cannot detect other drugs.
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.
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.
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?
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
Dry July is a great way to dip in your toes and see what cutting out alcohol can do for you. You might feel some great benefits in the short term. Not to mention that the average Australian will save $1,664 a year by cutting out alcohol.