08-10-2021, 06:39 PM
VERIFY: Yes, if passed, the infrastructure bill would eventually mandate alcohol monitoring systems in carshttps://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/infrastructure-bill-would-mandate-alcohol-monitoring-in-cars-congress-biden/65-ab85122d-c5c6-42ce-8b12-fcb5a24c0278
WASHINGTON — On social media, there are a lot of claims about what's
in the massive infrastructure bill. This includes a claim getting a lot
of attention about alcohol monitoring systems, like breathalyzers, being
mandated in new cars.
The Verify team looked at the language in the bill to get a better
understanding of this policy, and spoke with experts for context.
THE QUESTION
Does the infrastructure bill mandate that new cars include alcohol monitoring systems, as claimed online?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes. The bill mandates that the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration must create rules mandating that alcohol monitoring
systems be required for all new cars. However, the text in the bill does
not support the use of breathalyzers.
in the massive infrastructure bill. This includes a claim getting a lot
of attention about alcohol monitoring systems, like breathalyzers, being
mandated in new cars.
The Verify team looked at the language in the bill to get a better
understanding of this policy, and spoke with experts for context.
THE QUESTION
Does the infrastructure bill mandate that new cars include alcohol monitoring systems, as claimed online?
THE SOURCES
- Text of the Infrastructure Bill, H.R. 3684
- Xan Fishman, Director of Energy Policy and Carbon Management at Bipartisan Policy Center
- Stephanie Manning, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving
THE ANSWER
Yes. The bill mandates that the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration must create rules mandating that alcohol monitoring
systems be required for all new cars. However, the text in the bill does
not support the use of breathalyzers.