https://freerepublic.com/tag/incarsurveillance/ en-us Fri, 1 May 2026 00:42:50 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4377114/posts Congress mandated in 2021 that all new cars include "advanced impaired driving prevention technology" by 2027. The tech includes infrared cameras that track your eyes, pupil dilation, and driving behavior. NHTSA missed its deadline to finalize rules because no current system meets the required 99.9% accuracy—even that level would strand tens of millions of sober drivers per year. NHTSA admitted in March 2026 that no system meets the legal requirement for reliable operation. The agency stated current detection technology shows "unacceptable error rates," particularly around legal alcohol limits. Here's the math that stopped NHTSA cold: Americans drive about 3 trillion... State of Surveillance https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4377114/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2026 00:42:50 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4377103/posts Are you ready for your car to decide if you’re fit to drive? If not, you’d better buckle up. A federal mandate declares new vehicles must have in-car surveillance for 2027 models onward that can decide if a person is fit to drive and can make the car inoperable via a so-called “kill switch.” And don’t count on brushing your teeth or gargling with Listerine to work around the driver monitor if you’ve had one too many. Most new cars won’t make the determination via breathalyzer, but infrared cameras continually monitoring potential impairment cues. They include pupil size, head movements,... NY Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4377103/posts#comment Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:56:48 GMT