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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.

Summary by Krem2 News
"Driven to Protect" is a pilot testing program of in-vehicle alcohol detection that aims to curb drunk driving and save lives across the state.

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Krem2 News broke the news in Spokane, United States on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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