The goal of the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) project is, through a step-by-step, data driven process, to develop and test prototypes of in-vehicle alcohol detection technology that may be considered for vehicle integration thereafter.
As technology development progresses and decisions are being made about how to integrate such technology into vehicles, NHTSA needs a better understanding of public preferences with respect to in-vehicle alcohol detection devices. Optimization of technology and public acceptance of it once deployed will depend on the extent to which public attitudes are taken into account during the development process. Thus NHTSA seeks input from drivers to:
 Gauge public perceptions of advanced in-vehicle alcohol detection technology;
 Guide the technology design; and
 Guide a strategy for introduction of this technology
US Code:
23 USC Section 403
Name of Law: Highway safety research and development
Approval was previously received to conduct focus groups with drivers to gauge public perceptions regarding advanced, in-vehicle alcohol detection technology. NHTSA is requesting to add a telephone survey to obtain nationally representative data regarding driver preferences. The increase in burden is the burden associated with the telephone survey. The focus group research is guiding the questions planned for the national telephone survey.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.