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Re:Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driv... by superkuh on Friday November 10, 2023 @01:10PM (#38222319)
It is already illegal to drive on public roads or third party property while intoxicated. Drunk driving interlocks which you have to blow in are pretty much the only way this could possibly be implemented. But https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/business/drunk-driving-in... "The Unforeseen Dangers of a Device That Curbs Drunken Driving".
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Re:Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driv... by buzer on Friday November 10, 2023 @02:07PM (#38223081)
In some states merely sitting on driver's seat with no intention to drive while intoxicated can lead to DUI charges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgOekbY8Sqs
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Re:Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driv... by Ancapistani on Friday November 10, 2023 @03:35PM (#38224157)
Sitting in a lawn chair next to the car with the keys in your pocket can count. You have "effective control" over the vehicle.
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