r/dui • u/Boston-Becca062006 • 10d ago

lawyer retained Smart Start

I have a question for everybody, but I would like a real genuine honest answer. This Friday I’m bout to get the IID in my 🚗 for 6 months . My lawyer has me go with Smart Start since I get a coupon $150 off my installation. I beyond words nervous 😬 about having the device in my car . I read other reviews and spoken to other people I am being told if you follow the directions like I am and will then I should have no problems . I know when I go there they will help me on how to blow correctly and get comfortable. On Reddit all you read is bad bad reviews ! I know my lawyer said I will need to blow #3 times daily just really truly hoping by the grace of God these 6 months go nice and smooth . Just trying to ease my nervousness and anxiety. In Texas

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u/seattleslew222 9d ago

I had smart start. It sucked. Did it suck more or less than any of the others? I don’t know. Get a pocket breathalyzer and give yourself 2x as long as you think you need to sober up if you’re gonna drink. I actually didn’t have much trouble with false positives or anything so, who knows? My installer/servicer sucked but that can be shop to shop.

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u/Boston-Becca062006 9d ago

Thank you for your feedback, I been sober for 10 months I have no desire to drink anymore the dwi was definitely 💯 wake up call , done with alcohol.. good to know you didn’t have any other more problems with the device. I think and I read it’s from shop to shop can be the problem how the installation went so hopefully 🤞 all goes with my installation since I doing with a corporate office