Toyota developing anti-drunk driving gadget

There are already a number of states, including West Virginia, that require ignition locks on drivers who have been arrested for OUI. But Toyota Motor Co. said Monday that it was planning to put into some of its cars a handheld breathalizer that would keep the car's ignition off if it detected alcohol in the driver.

Few details were available but the system includes the breathalizer as well as a digital camera. The system starts with a warning but will shut down the ignition sequence if too much alcohol is detected.

A story by Agence-France Press reporting the news said that fellow automaker Nissan Motors is also developing a similar device.