The Sober Steering Interlock System integrates invisibly into a steering wheel to prevent drunk driving. Through the natural interaction between a driver’s hands and the steering wheel, our advanced transdermal sensors can detect alcohol levels and, if necessary, immobilize a vehicle.
Interlock systems prevent drunk driving.
According to a study done by the US Department of Justice, over one third of all DUI arrests are repeat offenders – making repeat offenders the most dangerous category of drunk drivers. Interlock systems have been proven to reduce DUI arrests of repeat offenders by 65%. And yet, an overwhelming majority repeat offenders (89%) DO NOT have interlock systems installed in their vehicles.
Existing interlock systems create a social stigma for drivers.
Existing interlock systems are clearly visible in a vehicle and require an obvious change in driver behavior (blowing into a tube). A visible interlock system in the family car creates an undeniable social stigma that not only the driver, but also the driver’s children and family, must deal with on a daily basis. The social stigma associated with these systems deters installation.
Sober Steering is developing better sensor technology for better results.
Sober Steering’s advanced sensor technology eliminates the social stigma traditionally associated with interlock systems. The Sober Steering System is seamlessly embedded into a steering wheel, making it invisible to passengers. The transdermal sensor system passively detects alcohol levels form a driver’s hands, requiring no change in normal driver behavior.