Rosstandart has approved new GOST standards for driver condition monitoring systems known as ignition interlocks. They will come into force on May 1, 2026, and will ensure the reliability of devices that prevent intoxicated drivers from getting behind the wheel, while also creating transparent conditions for assessing their compliance.
Recall that since 2023, GOST R 70637–2023 has been in effect in the country — it requires ignition interlocks to detect ethanol vapors in exhaled air, block the engine when the permissible level is exceeded, and transmit data via "ERA-GLONASS".
This standard applies to vehicles used for commercial passenger transportation and the transport of hazardous goods.
Two new documents have now been approved. GOST R 72377–2026 defines unified system testing methods — it checks all operating modes, engine blocking algorithms, and the reliability of data transmission even on an unstable network.
GOST R 72378–2026 evaluates the ethanol vapor indicator and its operating characteristics required for accurate monitoring of the driver's condition.
Presumably, the new standards will improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents involving drunk drivers. At the same time, manufacturers will receive unified evaluation criteria, which will simplify the development and certification of ignition interlocks.
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