Saturday, January 29, 2011

U.S. Government Proposes In-Car Alcohol Detection Device To Stop Drunk Driving

U.S. Government Proposes In-Car Alcohol Detection Device To Stop Drunk Driving: "

This is sure to divide opinion nationwide. Is it a great idea to stop potentially homicidal behavior, or Big Brother-like governmental restriction on personal freedom? The in-vehicle Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS), prevents a car from moving if the driver is above the .08 legal limit and “may hold the promise for stopping drunk driving before it happens,” according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. AP reports on a prototype that uses automatic sensors to instantly gauge a driver’s fitness.


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