No Speeding: Pedal to the Metal May Becoming a Thing of the Past

[mikeyb]

TORONTO A system that would enforce speed limits by making it harder to push down on the throttle once the speed limit is passed is being tested by Canadian auto regulators, according to the Toronto Globe and Mail.

The system uses a global positioning satellite device installed in the car to monitor the vehicle's speed and position. If the car begins to significantly exceed the speed limit for the road on which it is traveling, the system makes it harder to depress the gas pedal. The system is being tested by Transport Canada, the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The pilot program involves 10 cars driven by volunteers and is believed to be the first of its kind in North America.

What this means to you: Big Brother is about to invade the most sacred space of all the driver seat.

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source:http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=108374

 

[jflo]

haha, canadian auto regulators can take a brick to the face. however, safety is very important. but, driver seat is my seat. not yours !

 

[SubXer0]

screw that

 

[BradC]

I heard they were trying pilot programs like this in the insurance biz to track driving behaviours and adjust rates! **** that!

 

[Protege52003]

this idea really sucks.......


-R

 

[eting_pro5]

This is just what GM needs to keep Toyota from taking over as the world's biggest automaker. s***, I'd drive a Kia Rio before I bought a car that regulated your driving.

I've also read about American insurance companies testing systems that monitor your driving so they can adjust your rates. It's the lamest of lame systems, because even though I highly doubt you will ever be FORCED to use one of them, you'll end up being penalized if you don't choose to.

 

[Roywhitep5]

that idea sucks. **** that!

 

[KzA]

wow..i think we finally found something that the entire forum could agree on..this is bad

 

[-pixy-]

Thats ****** Up.

 

[lasermp5]

I've heard of this system used in rental vehicles too... you exceed 85mph, the police are notified and you pay a hefty fine to enterprise when you drop the car back off... not to mention the ticket

 

[wannabe]

I've also read about American insurance companies testing systems that monitor your driving so they can adjust your rates. It's the lamest of lame systems, because even though I highly doubt you will ever be FORCED to use one of them, you'll end up being penalized if you don't choose to.

yes, this does exist. its in pilot program stages right now, except in minesota where it has been rolled out. the way it works is that you would get a discount if your driving habits are excellent. it wouldnt penalize you for having bad driving habits, you just wouldnt get the discount.

 

[Junior]

gary. (without the r)

 

[rednecks_r_us]

we all know there will be jamming devices and programs written to get around anything they install...

 

[silverspeed03]

Fu*k that, I will never be limited to the speed limit

 

[Spooled]

Big Brother can go f*&% himself.

 

[eting_pro5]

yes, this does exist. its in pilot program stages right now, except in minesota where it has been rolled out. the way it works is that you would get a discount if your driving habits are excellent. it wouldnt penalize you for having bad driving habits, you just wouldnt get the discount.

Enough tools will agree to the program that it will evolve into a penalty. If the majority of America forfeits their privacy rights and agrees to this for the discount, it's no longer a discount. They're paying the normal rate, and anyone no in the program is being punished.

 

[POSEIDON]

who cares, we own proteges.

Moreover, there is always a way around.

 

[dmitrik4]

Enough tools will agree to the program that it will evolve into a penalty. If the majority of America forfeits their privacy rights and agrees to this for the discount, it's no longer a discount. They're paying the normal rate, and anyone no in the program is being punished.

solution: sedate daily driving habits and a dedicated (read: unregistered) track car. or make enough money that the "punishment" doesn't matter.

damn, i hate insurance companies.

although looking at how most other people on my commute drive, i'd be surprised if any of them qualified for a discount.

 

[vodapas77]

Looks like 1984 has arrived.

 

[Hughes412]

I told ya Canada sucks! LOL