Freedom of speech ends with yelling "Fire" in a crowded theatre, and freedom of action ends with an impared person's rights to operate a 1 tonne motor vehicle.
I think every new vehicle should include a blood alcohol content reader. Not necessarily a vehicle disabling electronic component, but just a breatholizer in the glovebox. This is not expensive technology, and could be used to keep unwittingly impared drivers off the road. Many people think it's "ok" to drive if they've only had a couple beer, and put back two large pints of strong ale in half an hour, and hit the road with a .10 BAC.
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