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# Key Breathalyser Prevents DUIs
Saab Alcokey

By Mitchell Fanning | Published 2007-10-19 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-alcokey
References: [autoweb.au](http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_101770/newsarticle.html)

Impaired drivers are one of the most serious problems facing the traffic community, an issue car company [Saab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-aerostream) takes very seriously.

The auto manufacturer is currently developing an innovative system that incorporates a [miniature breathalyser into the ignition key](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfob) to prevent potential people from driving under the influence.

What makes the Saab 'Alcokey' unique is its compact size and its affordability â€“ around $400. Tests are currently being done in Sweden with the support of the influential [Swedish National Road Administration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-korea-1).

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs is responsible for countless accidents and deaths each year; an innovative product like could revolutionize the future of driving, increasing safety on the road for everyone.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Miniature Breathalyzers:** Further development and incorporation of miniature breathalyzers in cars' ignition keys could become a disruptive innovation in the automobile industry.
- **Affordable DUI Prevention Technology:** There is an opportunity for tech companies to develop affordable technology that prevents DUIs and save lives.
- **Road Safety Technologies:** Innovative technologies such as the Saab 'Alcokey' could pave the way for further developments aimed at improving overall road safety.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive Industry:** The development and incorporation of innovative technologies like miniature breathalyzers could completely change the status quo of the automotive and transportation industries.
- **Law Enforcement:** The adoption of technologies like the Saab 'Alcokey' could provide law enforcement agencies with a valuable tool to prevent DUIs and reduce traffic-related accidents and deaths.
- **Safety and Security Industry:** The development of safety and security technologies, particularly those that target road safety such as miniature breathalyzers, could be a promising growth opportunity for businesses operating in this industry.

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