WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is speeding up research on safety systems that automatically prevent drivers from operating their cars if they are drunk or aren't buckled properly.Officials also said Thursday that they expect to decide by year's end how to encourage automakers to make available in more cars some special safety systems already in certain high-end vehicles.
Stories Related to Government Speeds Research On Car Safety Systems
JOAN LOWY, Associated Press, Journal Star
Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:14am
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