Regulators Push for Mandatory Anti-Drunk Driving Tech

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun seeking public input on the best technology to prevent drunk driving in new cars and trucks. The agency aims to determine the most effective and least invasive technology to eventually require in vehicles. The move comes after a tragic incident in 2019 where a drunken driver caused the deaths of a family. NHTSA plans to issue an "advanced notice" of the rulemaking, discussing available technology and asking for public opinions on how the government should proceed. The agency acknowledges the challenges of implementing such technology, including questions about public acceptance, potential false positives, and measuring impairment accurately. Two likely technologies being considered are the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) and Driver Monitoring of Inattention and Impairment Using Vehicle Equipment (DrIIVE).