According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost 90% of all accidents are due to human error. As part of a push by the NHTSA to eliminate traffic fatalities, the group is looking at the newest technology already used by nearly every automaker. The safety group hopes to work closely with the auto industry to address highway safety to see where industry can fast-track existing technology for the greatest advances.

For years, automakers have resisted federal safety initiatives. They originally objecting to seat belts, air bags and most recently backup cameras as standard equipment. Today’s automobile safety has evolved from basic seat belts and lighting to high-tech safety features that can help drivers avoid accidents altogether, as is prevalent at this years Los Angeles Auto Show. Thanks to continuing innovation, today’s vehicles are the safest in history and have contributed to continual decreases in crash-related fatalities and injuries nationwide.

Safety advocates and anti-drunk-driving groups support the technology but have reservations about the reliability of these high-tech minders. Analysts predict the equipment could add hundreds of dollars to the cost of each vehicle and say that imperfect technology could alienate the public it is supposed to protect.