Federal Mandate Requires Driver Monitoring Technology in New Cars by 2027
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Summary
The article discusses a federal mandate requiring all new passenger vehicles to include surveillance technology that monitors driver alertness and sobriety. Starting in 2026-2027, infrared cameras and sensors will track eye movement, blinking, and head position to detect impaired driving. This requirement stems from Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which directs NHTSA to implement rules for "advanced impaired driving prevention technology." The article raises concerns about privacy implications and the mandatory nature of this surveillance in personal vehicles.
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Your next car purchase comes with an unwelcome passenger: a federal mandate requiring surveillance technology that monitors your every blink, glance, and head nod
Thanks to Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, NHTSA must finalize rules forcing all new passenger vehicles to include 'advanced impaired driving prevention technology'
essentially turning your dashboard into a judgment-free zone that's anything but judgment-free
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