U.S. House rejects effort to defund mandate on anti-drunk driving tech in cars

U.S. House rejects effort to defund mandate on anti-drunk driving tech in cars

The House rejected an effort to block funding for a provision requiring automakers and regulators to install anti-drunken driving technology in vehicles.

‘Causing Fatalities’ the House Votes to Disable Cars in Traffic and Contact Police

Drunk Driver | iStock - PaulBiryukov Imagine that you’re driving to work when your vehicle suddenly stops working, and police officers show up. The United States House wants the ability to disable cars in traffic and alert officers to your location. This is an effort to crack down on drunk drivers.  The House votes to shut off cars in traffic  The United States House voted 268 to 164 to reject an effort to block funding for a provision in federa…

House rejects GOP bid to block anti-drunken driving technology in new vehicles

On the Dash: House votes 268-164 to preserve funding for anti-drunken driving technology in new vehicles. Opponents cite privacy and due-process concerns; supporters emphasize lives saved. Advocacy efforts, including MADD’s 15-year campaign, contributed to the vote’s strong margin. The U.S. House on Thursday voted 268-164 to defeat an amendment that would have blocked funding for a federal mandate requiring automakers and regulators to install …

US House rejects effort to defund mandate on anti-drunken driving tech in cars

WASHINGTON — In a bipartisan move, the U.S. House on Thursday voted 268-164 to reject an effort to block funding for a provision in federal law requiring automakers and federal regulators to install lifesaving, anti-drunken driving technology into new vehicles.