Let’s see what happens with this:
The House has approved a measure that would require ignition interlocks on every vehicle sold in New Mexico.
It would require the devices on new vehicles by 2008 and on used vehicles offered for sale by 2009.
Ignition interlocks prevent vehicles from being started when the driver is drunk.
The measure
Eric Lindholm
Is “breathe in, breathe out” a reference to the Bush song “Machinehead”?
Eric, the obscure culture watchdog
Jon H
Bush had one of these on his car in ’72.
It’s why he so rarely made it on base.
:^)
Ralph Gizzip
Can we get some of these installed on the doors to Congress? Hell, I’d settle for getting them installed for the 9th Circuit Court.
ray
Right! I can’t wait to see the reaction of the soccer moms after they’ve tried to start the car after picking up a dozen screaming kids.
tom scott
Ralph, you are to be commended. No more Teddy Kennedy.
Ralph Gizzip
Actually, Ray, gasoline consumption will rise dramatically. Once they get the car started it won’t be turned off for every little stop. Bopping in to pick up the dry cleaning? Leave the car running. Picking up the kids at soccer? Leave the car running. Doing the grocery shopping? Leave the car running.
As these devices are installed in new cars you’ll also see keyless entry / power locks installed. You can lock the car with the keys in it and take the fob with you that’ll get you back in the car.
Patrick
As was pointed out on local talk radio this morning, this could potentially make a drastic cut in unemployment. All of the fat cats on their three martini lunches would have to keep a “designated breather” on staff for the purposes of getting their Lexi started.
hln
This was an “on the way to work” discussion between Brian and me a couple of days ago. He stated and I concur that there will be many, many cars sold in neighboring states if this is passed.
hln
Tatterdemalian
You know what they should do? Make some kind of device along these lines that can be installed in cars belonging to repeat DUI offenders, by the police. Like “The Boot,” only for steering wheels.
Of course, Angle Grinder Man would then come running to the rescue.
Slartibartfast
I think they ought to put the breathalyzer on the gun and the fingerprint lock on the car.
Kimmitt
Man, that bill is dumb. I mean, it’s not “$500 billion deficit” stupid, but it’s pretty damn dumb.