Enforcing Speed Limits
Posted by Big Gav
One way to reduce oil consumption is to make speed limits lower - the UK is trialling a system that would enforce speed limits - with a small carrot attached in the form of lower toll charges. Yet another brilliant piece of police state technology from the UK.
It is the ultimate back seat driver. Motorists face having their cars fitted with a “spy” device that stops speeding.
The satellite-based system will monitor the speed limit and apply the brakes or cut out the accelerator if the driver tries to exceed it. A government-funded trial has concluded that the scheme promotes safer driving.
Drivers in London could be among the first to have the “speed spy” devices fitted. They would be offered a discount on the congestion charge if they use the system.
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