Comment by throw2ih020
1 day ago
> I think an in-car breathalyzer which gates the ignition would also save a lot of lives.
> Most people agree that kind of manufactured paternalism is an overreach and would be against its introduction.
Congress already passed a law in 2021 to start the process of requiring alcohol impairment detection in new cars around 2030 - the HALT Drunk Driving Act. It had broad, bipartisan support. I would say "most people agree" does not appear to be the case.
I have a hard time believing that the public at large is gonna be okay with having to blow into a hose anytime they turn on their cars.
The law only specifies the outcome (alcohol detection) not the implementation (hose blowing)
Maybe transdermal alcohol monitor could be put on the wheel
No need. There are now sensors which can passively detect the presence of alcohol on anyone's breath within the cabin, and sensors which can detect BAC when you put your finger on them.
The same cameras used to monitor if the driver is falling asleep can also check for cheating.
That's nice. You can pay for it. I won't be.
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I didn’t realize this!
I’d love to see an opinion poll on the topic, I imagine people’s opinions are going to change depending on the implementation.
If the pitch is “you won’t even notice it unless you’re drunk” then I’d imagine you’re right, and maybe people are more receptive than I thought.