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I wonder when or if they will ever require drunk driving detectors or breathalyzers?

chomp 2y ago
They already did, they’re just deciding on what exactly to use. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-agency-opens-push-mandate-anti-drunk-driving-technology-2023-12-12/ https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-age...
- eesmith 2y ago
  Note the "if the technology is ready." As I recall from the discussion here 5 months ago, the actual text includes says the decision might be delayed for up to 10 years, and if that happens then they need to make a special report to Congress about why it's taking so long.
notaustinpowers 2y ago
Starting in 2026 all new cars must come with passive alcohol detection systems.
- eesmith 2y ago
  If you are referring to the "ADVANCED IMPAIRED DRIVING TECHNOLOGY" section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684... then I think you've misread the bill. First, it does not require passive alcohol detection. The text allows a system which can "passively monitor the performance of a driver of a motor vehicle to accurately identify whether that driver may be impaired". I think this is meant to allow systems like the one in Volvo’s EX90 electric SUV described at https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363673/volvo-ex90-electric-suv-lidar-sensors-drunk-driving https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363673/volvo-ex90-elect... ("two cameras inside the vehicle will monitor the driver’s eye behavior to determine whether they are paying attention or even perhaps impaired"). Second, 2026 is the absolute minimum. It requires first a final rule: "Subject to subsection (e) and not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule prescribing a Federal motor vehicle safety standard under section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, that requires passenger motor vehicles manufactured after the effective date of that standard to be equipped with advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology." and then (assuming it is not delayed - the bill says it can be delayed for up to 10 years before sending a report to Congress): "shall be not earlier than 2 years and not more than 3 years after the date on which that rule is issued" Has that final rule been prescribed? Last I heard they were still testing the various options.
matthewfelgate 2y ago
Hopefully - it would prevent a large amount of car fatalities.

They already did, they’re just deciding on what exactly to use. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-agency-opens-push-mandate-anti-drunk-driving-technology-2023-12-12/ https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-age...

eesmith 2y ago
Note the "if the technology is ready." As I recall from the discussion here 5 months ago, the actual text includes says the decision might be delayed for up to 10 years, and if that happens then they need to make a special report to Congress about why it's taking so long.

notaustinpowers 2y ago

Starting in 2026 all new cars must come with passive alcohol detection systems.

eesmith 2y ago
If you are referring to the "ADVANCED IMPAIRED DRIVING TECHNOLOGY" section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684... then I think you've misread the bill. First, it does not require passive alcohol detection. The text allows a system which can "passively monitor the performance of a driver of a motor vehicle to accurately identify whether that driver may be impaired". I think this is meant to allow systems like the one in Volvo’s EX90 electric SUV described at https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363673/volvo-ex90-electric-suv-lidar-sensors-drunk-driving https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363673/volvo-ex90-elect... ("two cameras inside the vehicle will monitor the driver’s eye behavior to determine whether they are paying attention or even perhaps impaired"). Second, 2026 is the absolute minimum. It requires first a final rule: "Subject to subsection (e) and not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule prescribing a Federal motor vehicle safety standard under section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, that requires passenger motor vehicles manufactured after the effective date of that standard to be equipped with advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology." and then (assuming it is not delayed - the bill says it can be delayed for up to 10 years before sending a report to Congress): "shall be not earlier than 2 years and not more than 3 years after the date on which that rule is issued" Has that final rule been prescribed? Last I heard they were still testing the various options.

matthewfelgate 2y ago

Hopefully - it would prevent a large amount of car fatalities.