Big brother has his hand on your throttles UK !

Jimbuna · 05-16-09, 11:51 AM

Simply programme the equipment to give a 5 or 10 second visual and audible warning before the system kicks in....possibly even an override switch to the driver for emergency use only.

XabbaRus · 05-16-09, 12:23 PM

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A “smiley face” appears on the unit if the driver is obeying the limit. It frowns if he goes too fast.

How bloody ridiculous.

This is the thin end of the wedge of total control.

Have you seen the advert for the new Vauxhall Insiginia with the top option having roadside recognition. Well take it one step further to linking that to the speedo and a satellite tracking system and hve it mandatory on all cars from the cheap the pricey.

I can't see it working properly and as ST says it is about education.

If they want to do something then they should go after a lot of the drivers coming in from eastern europe who shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a car.

Kapitan_Phillips · 05-16-09, 03:10 PM

If I understand the article correctly, they are only installing this system on municipal vehicles like buses and taxis, right?

Letum · 05-16-09, 03:19 PM

Yes, and there will be no obligation to use it, although as a speeding fine is
the end of a taxi-drivers job, I expect they will.

You can buy them your self as well if you like, some sat-nav systems include
a overspeed warn.

XabbaRus · 05-16-09, 03:25 PM

It starts that way but how long till it creeps into private vehicles and mandatory?

Letum · 05-16-09, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

It starts that way but how long till it creeps into private vehicles and mandatory?

I don't think we can justify not using it where it is welcome and useful
because of the thin end of the wedge argument.

jumpy · 05-16-09, 04:26 PM

Well one thing is for sure; should gps vehicle tracking/speed sensors become mandatory in all vehicles, the government will only use it as a new method to tax drivers based upon their mileage and speed... on top of the 50% tax we pay on fuel and the tax we pay to use the roads etc etc

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Simply programme the equipment to give a 5 or 10 second visual and audible warning before the system kicks in....possibly even an override switch to the driver for emergency use only. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	If I understand the article correctly, they are only installing this system on municipal vehicles like buses and taxis, right? __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Yes, and there will be no obligation to use it, although as a speeding fine is the end of a taxi-drivers job, I expect they will. You can buy them your self as well if you like, some sat-nav systems include a overspeed warn. __________________

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It starts that way but how long till it creeps into private vehicles and mandatory? __________________

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jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Well one thing is for sure; should gps vehicle tracking/speed sensors become mandatory in all vehicles, the government will only use it as a new method to tax drivers based upon their mileage and speed... on top of the 50% tax we pay on fuel and the tax we pay to use the roads etc etc __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life