For many drivers, every journey begins with a very simple action: turning the key or pressing the start button and driving off. But for a growing number of people, this familiar routine could look very different in the future. A new regulation ensures that modern technology plays a crucial role before the engine starts, making every journey dependent on additional requirements.
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“The cabin is enveloped in an almost surreal silence, broken only by the tick of rain on the windshield. For those accustomed to getting into the car and turning the key in an automatic gesture, the world has suddenly changed. There is no longer room for the haste or lightness of an evening spent on toast, so that a small electronic eye now watches over every breath before the engine can even take its first breath. In this scenario of the new normal, the line between the freedom to move and the total block is as thin as a breath.
The atmosphere is tense, filled with an electric anticipation: the hand tightens a mouthpiece while the mind retraces the night of error that brought us here. It is no longer just a matter of common sense, but a technological bond that allows no replies, a silent guardian that transforms starting the engine into a crucial investigation. The veil of security that has enveloped our roads has undergone a profound transformation, shifting attention from the road to the internal control system located directly beneath the dashboard.” It moves.
Every time the driver sits in the driver’s seat, a ritual is performed that delivers instantaneous judgment. The device waits, cold and impartial, ready to decide whether this car will remain a piece of scrap metal or when it can finally be scrapped. Everything was born from an anticipated decree, a signature that transformed intentions into a reality of iron and circles.
There are no more doubts or shadowy areas: legislation has permeated the daily lives of thousands of drivers, meaning a relentless pace of checks and controls. Prorogue times are over, making way for a discipline that allows no distractions, especially when the cost of a mistake becomes unbearable.
There is a sense of technological mystery in the way this tool communicates with the car’s control unit, blocking every electrical impulse unless it provides the hoped-for confirmation. It is an invisible but unsurpassed barrier, a safeguard that nevertheless bears the weight of an unprecedented economic and bureaucratic burden.
The question is no longer whether it will happen. It’s not just about who will be next, but who will be the first to face this new, very expensive challenge. Tensions are rising as one realizes that the block doesn’t just address the injustice itself, but also risks that could paralyze entire families in a twist of the law that no one foresaw. The mechanism is ready to take effect, but the real consequences are far more severe than many imagine. See the next page for all the details.
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From now on, the device that prevents the engine from starting when it detects traces of alcohol will be mandatory. The Ministry of Transport has published the list of authorized models and workshops, thus incorporating the standard into the new Road Code. The requirement applies to all drivers caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeding 0.8 g/l, a threshold that transforms their license into a document bound by EU Codes 68 and 69.
The economic impact is a real cold shower for motorists’ wallets: installing the system can cost up to €2,000, depending entirely on the individual.
This isn’t an isolated expense, as the initial cost must be factored in for periodic calibration, maintenance, and disposable mouthpieces. For those who test positive with a blood alcohol level between 0.8 and 1.5 g/l, the device must remain installed for two years, while for levels above 1.5 g/l, the period increases to at least three years.
One of the most critical issues, as reported by Federcarrozzieri, concerns shared vehicle use. If a family’s only car is equipped with an alcohol interlock device, everyone who wants to drive it—even complete strangers—must undergo a breathalyzer test, with a zero-tolerance limit. This means that a relative or roommate, even after just one glass of wine at dinner, cannot get behind the wheel, making the vehicle’s useless. The sanctions for those who try to circumvent the system are very severe. Click on the photo to view the full article.
