DUI Defender

It has been recently reported that Toyota and Nissan are experimenting with alcohol detecting devices that would be part of the standard equipment on their cars. The Toyota design currently being developed relates to modifications to the steering wheel. The Toyota steering will would include sweat sensors located on the steering wheel perimeter where drivers hold the wheel. Another sensor would be located in the center of the steering wheel, it would analyze the breath of the driver, steering movements could be analyzed as could the pupils of the driver.

These products, currently in development, represent one more step toward a “big brother” state. The technologies in these devices are not proven, many other compounds will trigger these sensors, thereby preventing the car from starting. It doesn’t take much to envision a scenario where a parent has been home working with a solvent or paint and a family emergency requires a trip in the car and the car won’t start. Further, these technologies, as currently employed by law enforcement for criminals, require regular maintenance and service to verify their accuracy and continued effectiveness.

Is drinking and driving prevalent enough to put your family at risk?

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