Toyota developing Anti-Drunk Driving Gadget

Toyota Motors has revealed that it is developing an anti-drunk driving equipment. This equipment will automatically lock the ignition of the vehicle if the driver is sensed with high levels of alcohol. This device is a hand held breathalyser, equipped with a digital camera, that detects alcoholic consumption and camera takes the photo of the driver’s face for identification. If the driver tests positive, the system either warns him or her, or locks the vehicle’s ignition depending on the level of alcohol detected. The carmaker is conducting tests with affiliate truck maker Hino Motors, and will install the equipment in selected trucks and other vehicles of fleet customers that include companies and government organisations.

The device will alert the fleet administrators if the driver is detected with excessive alcohol levels. Nissan motors is currently developing this equipment. Price of this gadget is still not yet been announced. But, this product will be helpful in reducing many drink and drive accidents. We can consider this product as a life saver. We eagerly wait for this product come into market as soon as possible.