Senate Democrats seek greater safeguards for keyless ignitions

In a letter to NHTSA Deputy\/Acting Administrator Heidi King in May, Blumenthal and Markey suggested automakers could install the shut-off feature for about $5 per vehicle. (YouTube)

February 25, 2019 07:45 PM

WASHINGTON -- New Senate legislation introduced Friday aims to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and rollaway accidents in vehicles with keyless push-button start.

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