OLYMPIA, Wash. — Developers of the "Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety" (DADSS) said the technology could be offered as an option in some 2029 car models. DADSS consists of infrared sensors tucked behind steering wheels that analyze a driver's breath.

The Automotive Coalition of Traffic Safety, the organization behind the DADSS program, said if the sensor determines the driver is above the legal limit to drive, the car will not drive.

"They could let the driver start the car, but not put it into drive. That way, they'll have access to heat, air conditioning, power, if they need to call somebody to come pick them up or while they're waiting to sober up," said Kristen Kingsley, a representative with the Automotive Coalition of Traffic Safety.

In February, state employees started t

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