Ottawa Now - Should cars adopt built-in technology that prevents drunk driving?
October 8, 2025
Safety standards in the vehicles we drive have evolved over the years. But if automakers want to be in the running for the industry’s most coveted safety awards, their brand-new inventions will have to start incorporating a new range of features. That’s according to driving columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld, as she explains in one of her latest articles. The most prominent idea, in her view, is a form of technology that can determine if a driver is under the influence. Sommerfeld joins Kristy Cameron on today's Ottawa Now.
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