Feb. 1, 2026 | Bonus Episode: MADD’s Stephanie Manning on impairment tech roadblocks
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Stephanie Manning from Mothers Against Drunk Driving discusses the urgent need for impairment prevention technology in vehicles, likening it to the next seatbelt. She highlights two contrasting congressional bills aimed at this goal and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between victims, the auto industry, and lawmakers. Manning believes that implementing this technology could save over 10,000 lives annually. The conversation also touches on the challenges of regulatory clarity and the potential for voluntary standards in the automotive industry.
In the second and final part of Automotive News Tech Reporter Molly Boigon’s interview with Stephanie Manning, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, they discuss the roadblocks to implementing impairment prevention technology, why automakers and regulators are stuck in a circular dependency, and MADD’s commitment to a federal mandate despite industry hesitation.
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