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Future cars could detect drunk drivers and step in automatically

Automakers and regulators are quietly building a future in which a car will not just warn a drunk driver, it may refuse to move or even pull itself over. The goal is stark and simple: use embedded ...
KSDK

'It’s helping save lives' | Vehicles will soon have built-in sensors to prevent drunk driving

INDIANAPOLIS — Researchers say they've figured out a way to practically eliminate drunk driving. They have developed alcohol detection sensors that will be soon be launched on American roads for the ...
Carscoops

New Cars May Block You From Driving, Washington Still Cannot Decide When

There’s a push moving through the U.S. government right now that could defund anti-drunk driving technology. The targeted legislation, dubbed the Halt Drunk Driving ...
Road & Track

Federal Regulators Tell Congress Advanced Impaired Driving Detection Technology Isn't Ready Yet

Congress is currently divided over the implementation of new, mandatory anti-drunk driving technology—and now, federal safety regulators are weighing in with a report that casts doubt on the timeline ...

Commentary: Close this loophole that's letting drunk drivers off the hook

State law requires most DWI offenders to install ignition interlock devices. But only about 25% of them do it. Here's how to ...
WSAW

State lawmakers introduce bill to expand ignition interlock device requirements

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin lawmakers introduced legislation at a public hearing Wednesday aimed at reducing drunk driving deaths and repeat Operating While Intoxicated offenders by expanding ...
WKOW

Lawmakers push bill to tighten ignition lock laws to prevent drunk driving

MADISON (WKOW) -- Lawmakers at the state Capitol are considering a bill designed to strengthen the state's ignition interlock device (IDD) law and curb drunk driving. Assembly Bill 258 would give more ...