Kia's new driver monitoring system could halt car if motorist looks at their phone

Kia unveils its plans for making semi-autonomous cars by 2020, which could include a system that stops the car if the driver is not paying attention

Drivers who use their mobile phone at the wheel are a potentially lethal nuisance for all road users, but new technology being developed by Kia could see this act come to an end.

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, Kia unveiled its new Drive Wise system, essentially laying out a 15-year plan for developing autonomous cars.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.