Washington Testing New Alcohol Detection Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving
WASHINGTON STATE, JUL 15 – Washington's pilot uses infrared technology to detect driver intoxication and prevent vehicle start, addressing a 91% rise in alcohol-related traffic deaths over the past decade, officials say.
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Washington's initiative: Eliminate drunk driving with tech
The Driven to Protect | Washington initiative, a national effort to end drunk driving by using advanced in-vehicle alcohol detection technology, was launched by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Wednesday. Washington is the fourth state to join the nationwide effort that adopts real-world testing of the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS). RELATED STORIESPierce County Sheriff's Office major arrested for DUI will not …


To end drunk driving: State launches alcohol detection technology initiative
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) on Tuesday launched the Driven to Protect | Washington initiative, becoming the fourth state to join a national effort to end drunk driving using...
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