This post was originally published on here
Countries around the world are working harder than ever to find ways to reduce avoidable traffic accidents and deaths on their roads. The United States has been working on this issue for a number of years culminating with Congressional legislation presenting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). After amendments increased funding to $1.2 trillion, the bill was passed 69 to 30 by the Senate and 228 to 206 by the House with the overwhelming number of Democrats voting for it and the vast majority of Republicans voting against it. It was signed into law by then President Biden on Nov. 15, 2021. This later became known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The law covered many issues including funding for federal highways, rail transportation, electric grid improvements, broadband upgrades and many other programs. One section of the law (IIJA Section 24220 Advanced Impaired Driving Technology) required that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop technologies to prevent impaired driving — that is operating a vehicle when one’s alcohol level is above legal limits (0.08g/dL) while driving.
