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5. Removal
Smart Start requires authorisation from the NZ Transport
Agency before the interlock can be removed from your
vehicle. You must meet the exit criteria. For more
information, see
Smart Start's
Guide to Exiting the
Programme,
available on our website
www.smartstartinterlocks.co.nz/overview
After you've been approved to
exit the interlock stage of the
programme you'll need to:
1.
Obtain a zero-alcohol licence
2.
Book an appointment to have the interlock removed
3.
After 3 years, apply for a standard licence
Important!
The interlock isn't automatically removed after 12 months.
The NZ Transport Agency requires you to provide 6 months of
violation-free data before approval to exit the programme is
given.
Your 13th service must be at least 12 months after installation
of the interlock. On or after that day, call the NZ Transport
Agency on 0800 882 422 to apply for your zero-alcohol licence.
Authorisation from the NZ Transport Agency for a zero-alcohol
licence can take from 1-10 days. Once you've got your zero-
alcohol licence, call Smart Start to book a removal.
