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maxsolomon

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14. Go for it.

Tue Aug 10, 2021, 04:58 PM

Aug 2021

It's called an Ignition Interlock, and there are installers near you.

They should NOT be standard equipment on new vehicles.

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Local cultists are shitting about the "alcohol monitoring system" in cars in 6 years [View all] Orrex Aug 2021 OP

I don't know about all cars but I think it's a great idea. Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #1

It's a horrifying idea if it's required for all cars Calculating Aug 2021 #3

How is that horrible? Nobody should drive if they are over the limit. ColinC Aug 2021 #5

Oh, right. Great until it breaks and costs $1000 to fix ... Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #10

Solid point. ColinC Aug 2021 #16

That's why we have DUI laws Calculating Aug 2021 #13

I disagree that laws are all we need to protect each other ColinC Aug 2021 #19

More accurately, "to punish the 1% of drunk drivers that are actually stopped and caught" LanternWaste Aug 2021 #27

Reliability would be a a problem Jerry2144 Aug 2021 #15

Beautiful response ColinC Aug 2021 #17

+1000 What's next, you have to give your car some blood or urine Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #7

For those with a history of DUI... fine. Happy Hoosier Aug 2021 #9

There is that. nt Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #12

Many years ago I found my darling wife hemorrhaging on our bathroom floor. 11 Bravo Aug 2021 #23

I'd like one of those. My rule is two drinks, but I'd like to see for sure where that has me brewens Aug 2021 #2

Go for it. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #14

I'd just need a breathalyzer. Nothing could make me drive with over two drinks short of a life or brewens Aug 2021 #39

I wonder if they will invent a roadside test for weed? LiberatedUSA Aug 2021 #4

Honestly, that 'system' sounds like something easily beatable to me. Brother Mythos Aug 2021 #6

Of course, idiots will find a way to beat it FakeNoose Aug 2021 #11

Just have someone who isnt I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2021 #20

Who wants to hang out with someone Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #22

It's simple... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #8

Somebody tell these guys that 1984 was not meant to be an instruction manual Calculating Aug 2021 #18

I think in order to drive you should have to have an IV connected to your arm Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #21

Text of bill placed on Calendar of Senate (July 13th): Make7 Aug 2021 #24

For the naysayers, I have to ask Chainfire Aug 2021 #25

This argument leads to slippery slopes in a hurry Calculating Aug 2021 #28

I gave up on "slippery slope" and "domino principal" theories in the late 60s. Chainfire Aug 2021 #30

Who said anything about being drunk driving to the hospital Calculating Aug 2021 #32

Yes and since there are cars that can read lanes marie999 Aug 2021 #26

The devices that are being proposed don't involve blowing localroger Aug 2021 #29

Imagine someone running lots of errands or delivering door dash MichMan Aug 2021 #31

1066. William the Conqueror? Inquiring minds are thinking there my be a conspiracy here! madinmaryland Aug 2021 #33

Believe it or not, that was my first thought as well. Orrex Aug 2021 #35

Yeah. Some kind of minds. I'll ask Dr. Strange! madinmaryland Aug 2021 #37

That fink has nothing to say on this matter. Orrex Aug 2021 #38

Ill conceived idea. Blow into it and then start drinking. Detox monitors Bristlecone Aug 2021 #34

If it has an override and it's subsidized by government it sounds ok to me. David__77 Aug 2021 #36

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