Ignition Interlock
Sep. 22nd, 2009 11:41 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
andygatesRiddle me this: A law is passing through California legislature requiring drunk-drivers to have ignition interlock devices fitted to their cars. Ignition interlock is basically a breathalyzer that you have to pass before the ignition will work. Sounds great to us squishies: drunks are left where they can't hurt and scare folks, and most of the time everyone in a group is drunk if the driver is so "Hey Fred, breathe into this" is a weak counter (and would attract bonus special sanctions).
Now, here's the thing: According to the article, ignition interlock appeared on the scene in 1987. And the current law will only start a pilot in 2010 with California-wide coverage in 2016 assuming it isn't banjaxed by politics et al.
My question is this: Why the hell aren't these mandatorily installed at the factory? Why the hell haven't we got them over here?
Now, here's the thing: According to the article, ignition interlock appeared on the scene in 1987. And the current law will only start a pilot in 2010 with California-wide coverage in 2016 assuming it isn't banjaxed by politics et al.
My question is this: Why the hell aren't these mandatorily installed at the factory? Why the hell haven't we got them over here?
