Sober Drive - Alcohol Detection and Engine Lock System

The Sober Drive system aims to reduce the number of accidents that occur as the result of driving under the influence of alcohol.It basically monitors the breath of the driver checking whether there is alcohol or not as long the car is in use.In case it detects excessive amount of alcohol, it sends out a warning immediately in form of lights and sounds.It is a sure indication that all is not well.Safety is the main concern of the system.It can switch off the car engine in case it concludes that the driver is not fit to drive.It achieves this by switching off the power supply to the engine hence the car will not start until everything is all right.In that regard, it assists in safeguarding the driver and all other highway users.Simultaneously, the system transmits live information to an online database.This information is a remote check of a web dashboard.Alerts can be displayed in real time to family members, fleet managers or safety officials in the event of an alcohol related problem.The device itself is small with low cost and is simple to install making it viable in real cars.In general, Sober Drive is a combination of a basic sensor and online monitoring which would promote smarter decisions and minimize driving issues involving alcohol.