Speed Aware Saves Lives

About Speed Aware

Speed Aware, powered by Smart Start, is designed to save lives and keep communities safe. Speed Aware reduces high-risk speeding behavior while supporting state monitoring authorities with speed compliance programs.

In November 2025, Smart Start established a strategic agreement with MAGTEC, a recognized pioneer in speed management technology. This partnership combines MAGTEC’s patented speed governance technology with Smart Start’s established monitoring, reporting, and compliance infrastructure.

The result is a comprehensive speed management solution that goes beyond traditional monitoring. The combination of innovative technology, proven compliance processes, and decades of monitoring experience delivers a solution that supports both driver accountability and long-term behavior change.

About Smart start

For over 30 years, Smart Start has been a global leader in alcohol monitoring and compliance solutions, including Ignition Interlock and portable alcohol monitoring devices. Since 1992, Smart Start has helped over 2 million clients regain their driving privileges and establish more responsible driving behaviors while preventing over 12 million impaired driving events.

Operating in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and 11 other international markets, Smart Start is committed to saving lives and enhancing community safety through an integrated suite of hardware and cloud software solutions. Smart Start is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas. Learn more at www.smartstartinc.com.

About MAGTEC

MAGTEC specializes in developing and manufacturing intelligent vehicle control systems that help prevent speeding, enhance safety, and heighten security for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Its flagship retrofittable product, SafeSpeed® provides Intelligent Speed Limiting (advanced ISA) technology to control vehicle speed. MAGTEC is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Learn more at www.magtec.com

FAQS

Speed Aware is an aftermarket, automatic speed control device installed in a vehicle to help ensure the vehicle operates within the applicable speed limit.

Speed Aware uses location-based technology to recognize speed limits in real time and regulate vehicle speed within the Program requirements. 

No. Speed Aware does not control your car’s brakes. Once you reach the pre-set limit allowed by the program, the device will regulate your car’s accelerator pedal response within the program requirements.

The time you need Speed Aware will depend on your specific program requirements.

You can learn more about Speed Aware on our device page . If you’re ready to schedule your installation, call (855) 519-0046 or fill out our online form.

Yes, Speed Aware can be installed in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Visit the Speed Aware partnership page and fill out our online form.

Currently, Speed Aware is only available through authorized monitoring programs for drivers with an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) requirement.

Get Started with Speed Aware

At is time, we are only accepting inquiries for state mandated ISA devices.