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Affordable weekly options
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Convenient locations to serve you
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Best value for a complete interlock program. Honest, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees. 
24/7 Bilingual Care Centre
Our Care Centre is available 24/7 by phone or online, with support in English, French, and other languages. 
Locations Near You
With over 180 locations across Canada, Smart Start Canada makes it convenient to find service close to home. Our trained technicians provide fast, reliable installs and support. 
Dependable Support
From first contact to ongoing service, our team provides clear guidance and dependable support.
Easy to Use Device
Our devices are discreet, reliable, and designed with simple instructions to help you complete your tests with confidence. 

What Is An Ignition Interlock Device?

An Ignition Interlock Device (IID), often referred to as a “blow box,” is a breath alcohol testing device installed in your vehicle that helps prevent impaired driving. Across Canada, many provincial and territorial licensing authorities require drivers convicted of impaired driving offences to install an Ignition Interlock Device before they can regain or maintain their driving privileges. Program requirements vary by province and territory.
At Smart Start Canada, we’ve helped thousands of drivers across Canada successfully navigate their Ignition Interlock Program and get back on the road legally and safely. Our reliable, discreet, and easy-to-use Ignition Interlock Devices are designed to meet provincial requirements while providing a simple and convenient experience for our clients.
With an extensive network of installation and service locations across Canada, Smart Start makes it easy to find an Ignition Interlock provider near you. From your initial installation through regular service appointments and program completion, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Choose Smart Start for a client-focused Ignition Interlock solution. Whether you’re familiar with the process or new to it, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Ready to take the first step?

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Ready to take the first step? Our friendly Program Advisors are ready to answer your questions and guide you through the Ignition Interlock process.
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Current client? Smart Start makes it easy to manage your account with our Client Portal. Make a payment, change your payment method, or find the nearest service center!
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To help understand and use our devices, we have produced informative training presentations that you can view anytime.

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Costs vary by province but generally include a monthly device lease of roughly $70 to $150 including taxes, plus provincial administration. Some provinces waive installation and removal. See your province’s program fees page for exact current pricing.

Smart Start Canada operates across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Each province has its own program details and fees, with service centres for installation, calibration, and removal. Visit the locations page to find a centre near you.

Yes. Smart Start Canada is an authorized ignition interlock provider in the provinces and territories it serves, meeting each monitoring authority’s requirements. Your provincial licensing body confirms your eligibility and program length, while Smart Start handles installation, monitoring, and reporting to that authority.

First confirm your eligibility and requirements with your provincial licensing authority. Then book an installation with Smart Start Canada and bring your documents, proof of vehicle ownership or a Permission to Install form, and payment. Installation takes about two to three hours, including device training.