Buying a new car in a few years won’t just be about horsepower or fuel economy. By 2027, every new vehicle in the U.S. is expected to come with built-in cameras and sensors that monitor your alertness, and in some cases, can stop you from driving if the system thinks you’re impaired.
Here is what we know about what is coming.
Your car will basically watch you
This comes from a federal push tied to impaired driving prevention.
Instead of waiting for bad decisions, the car steps in before anything happens. There are infrared cameras tracking your eyes and head movement, and sensors looking for signs of fatigue or intoxication. AI is also in the mix, evaluating whether you are “fit” to drive.
No form of breathalyzer or test is involved here. It’s just the car deciding.
And if the system flags something off, like drowsiness or signs of alcohol impairment, it can prevent the car from starting and limit speed or functionality.
Think less “warning beep” and more “you’re not going anywhere.”