A mechanic is weighing in on claims that future cars could come equipped with technology that stops drivers from getting behind the wheel while impaired.

Royalty Auto Service (@royaltyautoservice), a father-and-son team, recently shared a video discussing what they called a “kill switch,” a topic they said has sparked a “big uproar.”

“Is the government going to be able to shut off your cars? Let’s talk about it,” the text overlay on the screen read. As of this writing, the clip has garnered 2 million views.

What Is The Car Kill Switch?

The older of the two mechanics explained that the concerns stem from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Congress passed in 2021.