Posted on 11/09/2021 2:50:29 PM PST by Mount Athos
Congress is requiring in its $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that automakers install monitoring systems in their cars to stop drivers from operating their vehicles while intoxicated.
Monitoring systems to stop drunk drivers would roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026, according to the new legislation.
Some convicted drunk drivers already have to use breathalyzer devices attached to their vehicles' ignition interlock. By blowing into a tube, the system will disable the vehicle if the individual's blood alcohol level is above the legal threshold.
The Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) program is a public-private partnership partially funded by the government and is one of the groups currently working on two separate alcohol detection systems that would require no action from the driver.
The first is a sensor testing the air within the car to detect a driver's blood alcohol levels - but to work it would need to distinguish the driver's breath from any inebriated passengers.
The second is an infrared touch sensor to detect blood alcohol level through skin that could be built into a steering wheel or start button.
The $1.2 trillion piece of legislation states that 'advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology must be standard equipment in all new passenger motor vehicles,' and that vehicles should be able to 'prevent or limit' operation if a driver is impaired.
It calls for a window of five to six years for the new standard to go into effect.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
I don’t drink but screw this.
When does the scanning of vaccination cards into the onboard computer start?
Legislation to force people to purchase your product is for sale to the highest bidder.
Isn’t that nice?
How ‘bout POT detection? This is more Big Brother...1984.
They don’t always work. They will sometimes register a person as having consumed alcohol when they haven’t. It also cost $$$ to have them checked and fixed if necessary. You can be sure the contract for doing so will be awarded based on politics and not on convenience of car owners.
infrastructure bill is overflowing with CRAP
Drunks will only drive older cars without the device. It would be 15 years before this kind of diktat could be effective.
Now, watch somebody trying to get a car started after using mouthwash less than ten minutes prior.
FunFact: Listerine is 26.9 percent alcohol = 54 proof!
Will the Commie Government use this to lock your car anytime they wish ?
Mouthwash has around 20% alcohol.
Mouthwash has around 20% alcohol.
This is f’ing ridiculous!
and don’t forget the Tax on your miles driven
The Nanny State never sleeps.
They’ll be spying on you
Can’t get the microchips to produce the cars with current technology so let’s add to the system.
Who’s gonna pay for this???? Biden etal live in such an unreal world.
As soon as they can tattoo a QR code on our foreheads.
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