NTSB wants alcohol detection systems installed in all new cars in US

Re:NTSB wants alcohol detection systems installed in all new... by tester756 on Wednesday September 21, 2022 @03:09PM (#32929967)

I do wonder how it'll work with passengers drinking on the backseat meanwhile driver is 100% sober

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Re:NTSB wants alcohol detection systems installed in all new... by galleywest200 on Wednesday September 21, 2022 @04:17PM (#32930947)

Having open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles is generally illegal, so those people in the backseat would likely be in violation of some law.

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Re:NTSB wants alcohol detection systems installed in all new... by nulbyte on Wednesday September 21, 2022 @06:07PM (#32932198)

It depends on the state. There are several in which having an open container is not illegal. Passengers can drink in some. And it seems the driver can even drink in Mississippi.

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Re:NTSB wants alcohol detection systems installed in all new... by devilbunny on Wednesday September 21, 2022 @06:30PM (#32932433)

There's no state law against drinking while driving in Mississippi, but many many municipalities have open container laws, and there are still some dry counties.

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