https://www.gadgetreview.com/federal-surveillance-tech-becomes-mandatory-in-new-cars-by-2027Mar 9, 2026Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027Infrared cameras and sensors will monitor eye movement and alertness in all new passenger vehicles starting 2026-2027Federal mandate requires surveillance cameras monitoring driver alertness in new vehicles by 2027Infrared sensors track eye movement and prevent ignition if impairment detectedTechnology adds $100-500 per vehicle cost while raising biometric data privacy concernsYour next car purchase comes with an unwelcome passenger: a federal mandate requiring surveillance technology that monitors your every blink, glance, and head nod. Thanks to Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, NHTSA must finalize rules forcing all new passenger vehicles to include “advanced impaired driving prevention technology”—essentially turning your dashboard into a judgment-free zone that’s anything but judgment-free.The tech involves infrared cameras mounted on steering columns or A-pillars, tracking eye movement, pupil dilation, and drowsiness patterns. Unlike the breathalyzer ignition interlocks from DUI convictions, these systems operate passively—no blowing required. Your car simply watches and decides whether you’re fit to drive.If the AI determines you’re impaired (blood alcohol ≥0.08% or showing fatigue), it can prevent ignition startup or limit vehicle speed. Think Minority Report, but for your morning commute.Cont.
>>28925796Timeline for ImplementationThe surveillance rollout targets late 2026 to 2027 for all new passenger vehicles.While NHTSA’s final rule faced delays beyond the November 2024 deadline, automakers will still get 2-3 years for full implementation once regulations are finalized. Your current vehicle stays surveillance-free, but shopping for a 2027 model means accepting this digital copilot.The timing coincides with broader automotive software integration, making these systems potentially updatable through over-the-air patches—expanding monitoring capabilities post-purchase.Cont.
>>28925798Privacy and Cost Concerns MountData collection worries combine with $100-500 per vehicle cost increases passed to consumers.The privacy implications extend beyond federal oversight. While the law doesn’t mandate external data sharing, manufacturers could potentially upload biometric data to corporate servers, raising concerns about sharing with insurance companies to adjust your premiums based on driving behavior.The technology adds significant costs—estimates range from $100-500 per vehicle—that automakers will inevitably pass to consumers already struggling with inflated car prices.Cont.
>>28925799Industry Pushback IntensifiesAutomakers oppose the mandate citing technical readiness concerns and sales impact fears.Car manufacturers argue the technology remains unreliable, warning of false positives that could strand drivers. They’re concerned about customer backlash and potential sales declines as buyers seek older, unmonitored vehicles.The federal government promises this surveillance saves 9,000-10,000 lives annually. Whether that justifies your car becoming a mobile panopticon depends on how much vehicle autonomy you’re willing to trade for theoretical safety gains. Your driving privacy expires with your current car’s lifespan.ENDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XylhU1-be1g&list=RDXylhU1-be1g&start_radio=1
>new carnot my problemjust knock it all out with a hammer, once you own the car it's your car and you're free to alter it as you please.
>>28925823>just knock it all out with a hammer, once you own the car it's your car and you're free to alter it as you please.
>>28925841>he's too pussy to merc cops
>>28925796>Corporations wanted your data to enslave you to their products.>Now government wants your data to police every aspect of your life.>These are the only two spheres big enough to influence each-other."We the People" have lost.
>>28925796>hunchback character greedily grubbing hands together.png
>>28925945It's literally fascism by definition
>>28925972no fascism is based. this is gay jewish globohomo slop
>>28925796I guess the 4th amendment just doesn't exist any more? They can install a mandatory spy camera with no warrant that watches you whenever you drive your car. I'm sick of this shit, this government has to go, all of em, both parties.
I wear uv/ir blocking sunglasses for my eye health.They can't make your bodily autonomy decisions illegal.
oh no. could you imagine a world without inattentive drivers, drunk drivers and bad drivers on the roadwe must fight this at all costs
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>>28926148Cool it with the antisemitism.
>>28925823>>28926198If you try to disable any of this shit, your car simply won't start.
>>28926148Hasn't been a thing since the Patriot Act.
>>28926486Now you'll have to root your car. Will probably become a big thing where you buy the car, take it to the local corner flasher guy who flashes modified firmware that allows you to disable anything you want.I'll just keep buying older and older cars. Luckily as the generation that grew up with a era of cars dies off the value starts to taper off.
>>28926486toss out all the infotainment and stock ecu, and get a haltech
>>28926148>>I guess the 4th amendment just doesn't exist any more?Not applicable on Public roads. Same reason driving is considered a privilege and not a Right. If the car were operated on private property then the 4th would apply.
>>28926555>Amendment specifically about preventing unreasonable search and seizure in general >You're willing to let people tell you that, acktshually, it doesn't apply when you leave your home?Get bent.
>>28926555>Not applicable on Public roadsYour car is your property dingus, that's why a cop can't search it without probable cause. The government can put all the cameras they want on the roadside if that's their property.This is the state putting a spy camera in your property and using it to watch you without a warrant.Additionally we're supposed to be innocent until proven guilty in this country. The concept that I have to prove that I'm not drinking and driving to exercise my rights flies in the face of that. This is fascist bullshit.
>>28926516yea probably this. I know nothing about tech but I imagine car software is not very complex compared to computer/phones. There's just no market for "jailbreaking" your car right now. But if that kind of surveillance stuff does become commonplace a lot of tech savvy people will figure out how to break it while keeping your vehicle operational.
>>28926566>Remove SIM card>Car won't let you drive anymoreCheckmated.
>>28925796Good post anon. I always enjoy feeling justified in my purchase of luddite tech.
>>28926567>Put a dummy Sim card in>Car startsBlackjack
>>28926555>Not applicable on Public roadsYour car isn't public property, dumbass
>>28926555Yes roads are private property owned by the jews. Moving your person with any modern device is a privilege NOT A RIGHT. You shall not locomote without government approval. Whats the problem if you have nothing to hide, right?
>>28925796THERE IS ALREADY A THREAD ON THIS TOPIC IN THE CATALOG RETARD
>>28926568you're just poor
>>28926709most poor people have auto loans.
>>28925796>Spy TechHoly nostalgia, man. I remember wanting these toys so bad when I was a kid.
>>28926567>root car>car no longer cares if a sim is inserted or not because that software was deletedDrive car.
>>28925796>sensors track eye movement and prevent ignition if impairment detectedCan't this be defeated by just putting on some sunglasses kek
>>28926704Maybe you should check the timestamp to see which thread was posted first before you call someone a retard, retard.
>>28925796So what happens if you've got a spasm or something and the car just thinks you're drunk all the time?
most people are mentally deranged from politics and social media nowadays so i don't mind the government keeping tabs on us, it's for our own good
>>28927255>yfw
>>28927199>root carIs this possible?
>>28927273Yes. It's a computer, it can be exploited to access higher privileges to either modify the software on the computer or flash a new OS on. Hell if you can walk up and plug into a canbus module and trick the car into starting, a current problem with toyotas and probably every other make, having actual access would make it trivial.
>>28927252Read an article about some guy in Las Vegas who was thrown out of a casino because the casino's AI facial recognition software said he was some other guy who was banned for cheating.The cops arrested him and threw him in jail because they believed the AI over the guy's own ID that showed he was not the banned person.
>>28927255translation: "the party i like is in power so im actually ok with mass surveillance now"god bless america.
land of the free motherfuckers heh they wouldnt DARE try that in my hood *chambers ar15* heh i dont buy new cars so this wont ever affect me. dicks out for israel
>>28925972Fascism, by definition, is that every aspect of life, including government, is unionized. This is authoritarianism.
