Nissan developed a vehicle capable of detecting whether a driver is under the influence. Features include:
Legally reviewed by Tonmiel Rodriguez, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer — last reviewed June 2026.
- Alcohol sensor in the shift knob — detects alcohol in the driver’s palm perspiration and locks the transmission when the threshold is exceeded
- Cabin odor sensors — detect alcohol in the vehicle air and trigger alerts
- Driver-facing camera — monitors eye-blink patterns for drowsiness and activates a seat-belt tightening mechanism
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