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Remote Breathalyzer

Posted by michael on from the what-you-gonna-do-when-they-come-for-you dept.

Foredecker writes: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I read an EE Times article about about remote breathalyzer technology developed by TCU. This device is apparently intended for installation in new cars. In essence, it is a sensor in your car which would signal any nearby police if you had been drinking."

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  1. Designated Driver ? by Tomun · · Score: 5, Insightful

    More like it signals police if ANYONE in your car has been drinking.
    What a really good idea.

  2. here's a better idea by Ender+Ryan · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Just sell friggin breathalyzers to the general public so they can see for themselves if they're over the legal limit. Why do we need all the Big BrotherTM crap? How the hell is that supposed to help anything?

    If you let people take responsibility for themselves you'd be surprised what you find. Most people I know who have ever been cited for DUI didn't realize they were over the legal limit.

    Is there some type of breathalyzer available to the general public?

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  3. When driving drunk becomes a crime... by Sunken+Kursk · · Score: 5, Funny

    only criminals will drive drunk.

    Wait.

    Never mind. I thought I had something insightful.

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  4. Party School? by small_dick · · Score: 5, Funny

    Something tells me TCU is not going to make the "Top Ten Party Schools" list anytime soon.

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  5. A better idea... by toupsie · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I would like a sensor at the local police station in my neighborhood that alerts citizens when the cops are anally raping black men with a toilet plunger. Then, maybe, I would be interested in installing this sensor in my car.

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