Technology Helps Address Drunken Driving

[Terri]

By KEN THOMAS
Associated Press
August 23, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Technology that prevents a drunken driver from starting a vehicle holds the promise of greatly reducing alcohol-related deaths, the government and auto safety groups said Wednesday.

So far, however, the criminal justice system has not widely embraced alcohol ignition interlock devices because of long-standing questions about their cost and effectiveness, experts said at a meeting led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The agency's chief, Nicole Nason, said technological developments and educating people in the legal system could help overcome many obstacles.

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[javajoy]

Maybe it's just me, but I look at this as just another way for the Government to interfere in my private life. They can profile a drunk but not a Terrorist in the Airport.

It's a wonder that I grew up without seatbelts, knee pads, helmets, safety car seats for my babies.

Overall, I want the Government out of my personal life.