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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: UK
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Black-box speed spy.
Europian Union ruling is for all future new cars to have Black box recorders installed. Police here are expected to back this ruling.
Most UK police forces have already adopted the technology to monitor high-speed chases resulting in fatal collisions. This 'big brother' aircraft-style equipement will act as a tracker, using global positioning satellites to record location, route, speed, and whether seatbelts are worn. Insurance companys say this is good news for young drivers who might be able to reduce their motoring insurance. They might be able to prove they do not drive fast, or at night between 11pm and 6am the most dangerous time to be on the road. |
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Missin and LOVIN Bullet
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: My own private Hell
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Re: Black-box speed spy.
"Big brother" is right, Florrie! I despise, loathe, detest and HATE this idea. It's the same as OnStar. I will never own a car with this device. They say they can only track you if you press that little blue button. Uh, yeah...right! This is invasion of privacy plain and simple, and personally, it gives me the chills.
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