Too Tipsy to Drive? German Suppliers Have In-Car Sensor for That

The steering wheel inside the cockpit of a Volkswagen vehicle. — The steering wheel inside the cockpit of a Volkswagen vehicle.
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By Monica Raymunt

April 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC

Volkswagen AG, Stellantis NV and Mercedes-Benz Group AG models may soon feature touchscreens able to test blood alcohol levels for drivers.

Two German suppliers have come up with in-built sensors to test a driver’s blood alcohol level from a fingertip, delivering results in seconds using a touchscreen sensor and AI-based analysis.