Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021

Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard that requires passenger motor vehicles manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with advanced drunk driving prevention technology. Advanced drunk driving prevention technology means a passive system that (1) monitors a driver's performance to identify impairment of a driver, (2) passively detects a blood alcohol level equal to and exceeding .08 blood alcohol content, or (3) detects impairment and prevents or limits vehicle operation.

DOT must work with manufacturers of passenger motor vehicles, suppliers, safety advocates, and other interested parties to accelerate the development of the advanced drunk driving prevention technology and ensure the integration of such technology into the vehicles available for sale at the earliest practicable date.

Bill 117 HR 2138, also known as the Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of drunk driving. The bill is named in honor of the Abbas family, who tragically lost several members in a drunk driving accident.

The main goal of the bill is to strengthen laws and penalties related to drunk driving in order to prevent future tragedies like the one that befell the Abbas family. The bill includes provisions such as increasing funding for law enforcement agencies to crack down on drunk driving, implementing stricter penalties for offenders, and providing support for victims and their families.

Additionally, the bill aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving through education and outreach programs. It also seeks to promote the use of technology, such as ignition interlock devices, to prevent individuals who have been convicted of drunk driving from operating a vehicle while under the influence. Overall, the Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the serious issue of drunk driving in the United States. It is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to improve road safety and prevent future tragedies.