Toyota Motor has revealed that it is developing an anti-drunk driving equipment. The equipment would automatically lock the ignition of a vehicle if the driver is sensed with high levels of alcohol.
The company statement said that the equipment has features such as a hand-held breathalyser that could detect alcohol consumption. The device, which comes equipped with a digital camera, would take photographs of the driver's face for identification.
The system will either warn the driver, or lock the vehicle's ignition based on the level of alcohol detected,
The tests are being conducted with affiliate truck maker, Hino Motors. The equipment will be installed in selected trucks and other vehicles of the fleet customers, including those of companies and government organisations ..
The fleet administrators will be alerted if the driver is detected with excessive alcohol levels,
Similar equipment is also being developed by Nissan Motor
this is a bad news for drinkers
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