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hlthe2b

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3. They can in cars manufactured fairly recently (after 2023, I think)...

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #1)

Thu May 7, 2026, 01:00 PM

May 7

But, they can't do so while the car is moving--something this Federal measure may not prevent--not to mention the fact this is the Federal Government doing it. Are you REALLY okay with THAT?!

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I always thought snowybirdie May 7 #1

They can in cars manufactured fairly recently (after 2023, I think)... hlthe2b May 7 #3

Hell No snowybirdie May 7 #11

Some could, but I don't think the practice was widespread, and there were some lawsuits about the practice. mwmisses4289 May 7 #6

Well, while MADD may be well-meaning, this is dangerous as hell (and I'm not even including the hlthe2b May 7 #2

Thanks for saving me the typing! AZJonnie May 7 #5

Also, any sensor used to determine drunk/sober will have false positives and false negatives Jerry2144 May 7 #9

Maga bitched endlessly about having to wear a mask to protect the public from virus Walleye May 7 #4

As I'm reading it, this was passed by Democrats and DeSantis is opposing it (nt) AZJonnie May 7 #7

Hackers will see a prime target bucolic_frolic May 7 #8

Glad i dont want a new car n/t gay texan May 7 #10