Fulcher Co-Sponsors Bill to Repeal HALT Drunk Driving Act Mandate
The KTVB segment reports on Idaho Rep. Russ Fulcher's co-sponsorship of the No Kill Switches in Cars Act, which seeks to repeal the 2021 bipartisan HALT Drunk Driving Act. That law requires NHTSA to set a standard for passive impaired-driving detection technology in new vehicles that can prevent or limit operation. The report notes the technology is not yet widely available, so the rule is not in effect, and highlights Fulcher's view that privacy threats and government abuse outweigh safety benefits. It includes a counter from Distilled Spirits Council CEO Chris Swonger denying any 'switch,' government control, or data sharing, calling such claims scare tactics. Opponents also cite risks of false positives, such as mistaking evasive swerving for impairment. The bill awaits a hearing after being introduced last year.
Source: KTVB