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Perry Challenges Drunk Driving Tech | Wilmington News
Congressman Scott Perry is fighting back against a new auto safety mandate that would require all new cars to include blood alcohol monitoring tech—capable of shutting down vehicles if drivers are impaired. He calls it an invasion of privacy and a costly overreach, comparing it to mandatory backup cameras. While acknowledging the tragedy of drunk driving and his own family’s experience, Perry argues the law unfairly targets everyone. He warns of dangerous scenarios like medical emergencies or false positives during police chases. Meanwhile, NHTSA admits the tech isn’t ready—most systems are…
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