The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act mandates that all new passenger vehicles include surveillance technology by 2027 to monitor driver alertness and sobriety, with the capability to prevent ignition or limit speed if impairment is detected. Automakers face a 2-3 year implementation timeline following finalized regulations, while industry opposition cites reliability concerns, privacy implications, and estimated cost increases of $100-500 per vehicle.
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The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act mandates that all new passenger vehicles include surveillance technology by 2027 to monitor driver alertness and sobriety, with the capability to prevent ignition or limit speed if impairment is detected. Automakers face a 2-3 year implementation timeline following finalized regulations, while industry opposition cites reliability concerns, privacy implications, and estimated cost increases of $100-500 per vehicle.