EU Mandates Breathalyzer-Ready Vehicles in Push to Eliminate Drunk Driving

Starting July 2024, all EU vehicles must support breathalyzer interlock technology, potentially reducing alcohol-related fatal accidents by up to 65 percent. This mandate represents the final piece of the bloc's Vision Zero strategy to eliminate drunk-driving fatalities by 2050. The requirement signals a fundamental shift in how regulators approach traffic safety—moving from post-accident analysis to pre-incident prevention.