re: All new cars registered in Europe to have installed cameras filming the driver’s face.

China in the making

And yet another use for Post-its.

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it is not a government mandated feature

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It absolutely is. Originally was for 2027 models, but tech limitations have pushed it to an unspecified date. Some manufacturers already have implemented.

Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act mandates that all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. include advanced impaired-driving prevention technology by model year 2027. This regulation requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to enforce systems, likely using infrared cameras and sensors, to monitor driver alertness and detect impairment.
However, the mandate faces significant delays and potential repeal due to technical and privacy concerns. NHTSA reported in March 2026 that no current technology can accurately and passively detect blood alcohol content or sufficient impairment without unacceptable false-positive rates. Consequently, while the legal requirement exists, full implementation is uncertain, with some analysts predicting the technology may not be viable until the early 2030s if the rule remains in effect.