Alcohol Monitoring: A look into the future
You had a few drinks and made the terrible decision to drive home. So far you’ve been lucky. No checkpoints, and no sign of police presence anywhere. Suddenly you see the flashing lights in your rear view mirror. You try to stay calm, hoping youR...
DUI detection at a touch
Ignition interlock devices have long been the first line of defense against DUI/DWI recidivism. There is no doubt of their effectiveness when used properly. However, like any technology, it is vulnerable to those who wish to circumvent it. Perhaps a frien...
Smile! You’re on Ignition Interlock Camera.
One of the most restrictive consequences of a DUI/DWI conviction is the forced installation of an Ignition Interlock Device. It is incredibly intrusive, and expensive as well. It is quite effective however, and will likely continue to be used as a deterre...
The Eyes Have It: New DUI Detection Technology Coming Soon
Despite the many great advances in technology we have made over the years, our methods for reliably detecting impaired driving are few. Law enforcement typically relies on three main tools to identify whether or not a driver is under the influence. Breath...
Booze Bit? New Wristband Detects BAC On The Fly
To order, or not to order another margarita? How many have you had, two, or three maybe? Should you call a cab home maybe? All of these questions would be much easier to answer if you only had a simple way to concretely measure just how much alcohol is fl...
Up In Smoke: New Technology Set To Crack Down On Stoned Driving
We all knew it was coming eventually. With the quickly spreading acceptance and legalization of marijuana for recreational use, it was only a matter of time before a consistent way to monitor it was created. Hound Labs has recently introduced a new versio...
Designated Download
Getting around has never been easier than it is today. We have taxi services, ride sharing, and now there are even phone apps that can bring a car to your location with the simple press of a button. With these kinds of conveniences at our fingertips, you ...
The “Drug Whisperer”
So imagine for a moment, you are driving down the road headed home after a nice night at a friends house. Completely sober. No drugs or alcohol have passed your lips. Suddenly you see flashing lights behind you. You are being pulled over, but it should be...
Breathalyzer Source Code Creates Accuracy Dispute
A decade ago officials in Washington State began to look at replacements for their increasingly obsolete breathalyzer models. The sole company to bid for the contract was Draeger, a German medical technology company. Predictably they won the contract and ...
