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Ford trying to patent system that reports speeding vehicles to police
(www.local12.com)
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How is this bad? Speeding is a huge problem ever since the Fast & Furious movies made young guys think it’s cool to drive 180km/h through cities.
Police. The problem is the police.
Fucking mouth breather
Do you think no one sped before fast and the furious a movie famously inspired by people driving like assholes on city streets?
No. But asshole drivers speeding, driving under the influence, running traffic stop lights/signs are still killing themselves and others at an impressive clip. And show no signs of slowing down - pun intended.
You would think that killing enough of those dumbasses would improve the breed like Darwin says it should. But nope.
Sure but the cause isn't a c list movie.
You do realize the police will jump at the opportunity to give you a ticket for going 1 mph above the limit for 5 seconds while overtaking ?
Perhaps in rare cases. But most polices can't be arsed to make a traffic stop for all but the most egregious instances. Otherwise you probably would have a few hundred tickets yourself.
In this case they wouldn't have to make a traffic stop. In my country they would still have to fill some paperwork which might dissuade them (except if they need to keep their numbers up) but I'm sure there are some places where they could legally automate that shit
Sure they can install traffic cameras and there are places that do to monitor speeds and stop signs/lights. Those are often rigged to add as much income as is 'legally possible'. And they can be defeated if you so desire. Plus, in places like where I live, a traffic ticket must written "On the operator the vehicle" not to the vehicle itself. So cameras where I live.
Plus, are you content to let a stupid drive continue to drive and endanger everyone else he passes on the road?