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Toyota develops anti-drunk driver technology

Recently, we reported that the backlash in Japan had caused Nissan to develop a system to prevent drunk-drivers from using their cars. Never one to be left behind, Toyota has released details about it’s own technology, which uses sweat sensors embedded in the steering wheel that detect the amount of blood alcohol content you have. The system may also slow down the car if it detects abnormal steering or if an embedded camera detects that your pupils aren’t in focus. This same camera could also be used for ensuring fatigued driver’s don’t get behind the wheel.

SAAB has also been working on a similar concept, this time using a small breathalyzer device called the AlcoKey. Drivers must register a safe BAC level before the vehicle is wirelessly immobilized. Despite the continued efforts of governments around the world, drivers are still slow to heed the warnings on drink driving.

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By biturbo Posted: 1/3/2007 11:13am PST

These efforts are ridiculos. Why should ALL the drivers pay for very expensive systems??
Make these mandatory for convicted DUI or optional for who wants them.

People are inventive, they will find workarrounds anyways, like USING GLOVES!

Only Toyota could conceive something that ridiculos :-)

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By lol Posted: 4/1/2007 3:38am PDT

drivers are still slow to heed the warnings on drink driving.

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