Over the limit: how cars could soon prevent drink-driving
by Samuel Gibbs from on (#ANHV)
US traffic safety agency developing technology to disable cars if excess blood alcohol levels detected in drivers
Smart cars of the near future could refuse to start if the driver exceeds the drink-drive limit.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), working with a consortium of car makers including Ford, GM and Volkswagen has developed an alcohol detection system for vehicles that will prevent those over the limit from driving.
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