The Georgian government plans to introduce alcohol interlock devices in vehicles as part of efforts to prevent drunk driving, reports Business Press News (BPN).
The initiative is included in Georgia’s National Road Safety Strategy for 2026–2030.
An Alcohol Interlock system prevents a vehicle’s engine from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol level exceeds the legal limit. The measure is intended to prevent people from driving while intoxicated and reduce alcohol-related road accidents.
The strategy notes that alcohol intoxication remains a significant contributing factor to road traffic accidents in Georgia.
During the first quarter of 2025, driving under the influence of alcohol was identified as a probable cause of 109 road accidents. These crashes resulted in 15 deaths and left 129 people injured.
The estimated cost of implementing the National Road Safety Strategy’s 2026–2027 action plan is GEL 98.9 million.
The introduction of alcohol interlock devices is among the measures envisaged under the broader 2026–2030 strategy aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries in Georgia.
