Why Atlanta Drivers Should Care
Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act mandates that every new passenger vehicle sold in America — including in Atlanta, GA — be equipped with "advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology." This includes AI cameras, biometric sensors, and behavioral monitoring systems that can restrict or prevent your vehicle from operating.
In a city like Atlanta, where driving is essential for daily life, a malfunctioning kill switch or a false positive from an unproven algorithm could leave you stranded — unable to get to work, pick up your kids, or reach a hospital.
NHTSA's own report admits the technology doesn't exist yet. But the mandate is still moving forward.
What You Can Do
1. Sign the petition — Add your name to the growing list of Americans demanding repeal.
2. Contact your representatives — Call your Congressional representative and demand they support H.R. 1036.
3. Share this page — Send this link to every driver you know in Atlanta.
4. Stay informed — Read the primary sources and verify everything yourself.