Alcohol Detectors in Cars

Bill would require new vehicles to have alcohol detectors to fight drunken driving
https://www.washingtonpost.com/trans...unken-driving/

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A new push is underway for federal legislation that would require new U.S. vehicles to have alcohol-detecting devices that stop drunk drivers before they get on the road. The measure, backed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), would require automakers to build cars and trucks with passive detection systems that prevent the vehicle from operating if the driver is impaired. Such devices, known as ignition interlocks, are in widespread use for those charged or convicted of drunken driving; they require the driver to exhale into a Breathaylzer-like device and prevent the car from starting if a person’s blood alcohol level is above the legal limit.” But researchers and engineers have been working to develop newer technology that would obtain instantaneous and precise readings of every driver’s blood alcohol level when the driver attempts to start the vehicle. Safety advocates hope the technology will become as standard as air bags. Limited road testing has been underway in Maryland and Virginia.

Another way to reduce accidents and injuries would be to put speed limiters on all vehicles. Limit SUV's/trucks and anything towing a trailer to 65 kph and cars to 90 kph. This will also greatly reduce fuel consumption.

Ranb

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