Drunk driving remains a serious and widespread public health issue in the United States, resulting in more than 10,000 fatalities and over $132 billion in annual societal costs. These costs include healthcare, legal fees, insurance, and lost productivity. This tragic statistic equates to more than 73 lives lost each day in America due to drunk driving. Additionally, this figure does not account for the paralysis and other life-altering injuries caused by these incidents.

Despite decades of public awareness campaigns and the availability of ignition interlock devices, alcohol-impaired driving continues to account for nearly one-third of all traffic deaths nationwide. Traditional interventions, like breath-based ignition locks, are often stigmatizing, cumbersome, and frequently bypassed. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a non-invasive, technology-driven alternative that seamlessly integrates into the driving experience without compromising privacy or convenience.

Every year, we hear about the high school football star or the basketball coach who dies in a drunk driving accident during prom season. We also hear stories of judges, police officers, and school bus drivers who drive under the influence while holding positions of public trust.