U.S. Vehicle Impairment Tech Delayed

The U.

S. requirement for new vehicles to use technology that can detect or respond to impaired driving remains delayed as regulators and lawmakers question whether current systems are accurate, reliable and sufficiently protective of driver privacy. The debate combines a public-safety goal with concerns about false positives, in-vehicle biometric monitoring, data sharing and possible limits on vehicle operation. NHTSA has not finalized the standard, while congressional efforts seek either further study and safeguards or repeal of the underlying mandate.