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by hparadiz 23 days ago
I have a hard time believing that the public at large is gonna be okay with having to blow into a hose anytime they turn on their cars.
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No need. There are now sensors which can passively detect the presence of alcohol on anyone's breath within the cabin, and sensors which can detect BAC when you put your finger on them.

    if alcohol_detected_in_cabin:
        promptDriverForFingerprint()
The same cameras used to monitor if the driver is falling asleep can also check for cheating.
That's nice. You can pay for it. I won't be.
I hardly drive anymore since COVID, I'll gain the benefit of being less likely to be killed on my bike and not have to pay a dime :)
The law only specifies the outcome (alcohol detection) not the implementation (hose blowing)
Maybe transdermal alcohol monitor could be put on the wheel