All EU cars must have breathalyzer hooks by 2026

By 2026, every new car sold in the EU must have a standard port for breathalyzer devices. This is part of the EU's ambitious goal to eliminate all drunk-driving deaths by 2050. The mandate affects all carmakers — European and global — selling in the EU market.

This matters for Brown communities because many Mexican immigrants drive to the US in trucks and cars that will now be equipped with this technology. The mandate also reflects the EU's push for technology-driven safety — a trend that will likely spread to other regions. Why this matters for us: it signals a shift from traditional safety practices to tech-enabled solutions.