Coming soon, tech that prevents cars from speeding

[kenny]

It's called ISA, or Intelligent Speed Assist.
The hardware can be installed by manufacturers into new cars, or after sale.

It is programmed with the speed limits at every location, and uses GPS to determine your cars location and speed by how long it took to travel between two points.
If you try to speed too much over the limit (exactly HOW much is presumedly determined by local jurisdiction) it physically takes control of your accelerator pedal to prevent you from going any faster.

Imagine how pissed teenage boys (and tiny-penis men in their muscle cars) will be!
Women never speed, ya know.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91323835/virginia-will-use-technology-to-slow-chronic-speeders-cars-and-other-states-are-rushing-to-join-in

I welcome this with open arms.
I'd also welcome manditory breathalyzers for every car, for every trip.

Please! Let's stop killing each other with stupidity!

Penny for your thoughts.
Do you feel this violate your civil rights, or the joy of freedom that a car gives you?

 

[Matata]

Do you feel this violate your civil rights?

Oh I certainly do. It violates my right to break the law. It violates my right to put myself and others in mortal danger. It violates my right to pursue happiness at the speed of light. There should be a law against this authoritarian attempt to keep me safe

 

[kenny]

Oh I certainly do. It violates my right to break the law. It violates my right to put myself and others in mortal danger. It violates my right to pursue happiness at the speed of light. There should be a law against this authoritarian attempt to keep me safe

I agree ... Let's ask our congress-critters to remove all traffic lights and stop signs.
I'm so special that I'm entitled to 24/7 continuous speed of light driving!!!

 

[pearlsngems]

I'm in favor.

Legislation has been proposed in CT to impose additional penalties for speeders over 100mph, including impounding the vehicle for 48 hours if the driver has previously been arrested for this. My only question is: why only 48 hours?

Legislation to Crack Down on Reckless Driving Over 100 MPH

Attorney General William Tong today submitted testimony in support of legislation proposed by his office to crack down on reckless driving over 100 mph, which endangers all using our roads.

portal.ct.gov

 

[Rockdiamond]

Former Tesla owner here......
So glad I got rid of that piece of $hit.....
BUT- related to this subject: The auto drive does act like a nanny.
If you go above 85mph, autodrive shuts off- and won't engage again till you've pulled over and turned off the car.
It also switches lanes whenever it feels like it,......

The fact is, ALL modern cars know where and when you have drive, and how fast you drove there.....

 

[Rockdiamond]

BTW- The way I found this out was on a road with a 75mph speed limit- passing an 18wheeler.....
Going over 100.....I think how severe the penalty depends on the circumstances.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

I vote for freedom! I drive a sports car that can zoom if I want (not as fast as DeeJays Porsche, but still fast!). I love that. Can't give it up.

Locally, I drive carefully because I don't want anyone else to hit me, I love my car!

But, when it comes to interstate drives, which I do frequently to Florida, I love the chance to open up. I admit to going way, way over the limits at night.

I'm always respectful of truck drivers, though, and have maximum patience for them.
They kinda admire my driving, too.