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MrIcky · 01-26-2010, 10:30 AM

An article caught my eye. Particularly the following paragraph:

The report also called for a “clear timetable” for the introduction of Intelligent Speed Adaptation technology that would use global positioning satellites to take away control of vehicle speed from the driver, making it impossible for a car to exceed the limit on a given road. The same information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure could be used for congestion pricing, tolling of every journey and charging for insurance by the number of miles driven. The commission explained that such systems would require a substantial and ongoing financial investment.

No need to comment unless you feel like reading the article.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/uk-...speed-cameras/

brandotron · 01-26-2010, 10:32 AM

Interesting. Got a link to the article?

MrIcky · 01-26-2010, 10:35 AM

LOL yes, sorry- that's what happens when I multitask- OT edited to include article.

2010 SSRS · 01-26-2010, 10:38 AM

Link comes up as error.

AdnanHfuda · 01-26-2010, 10:41 AM

ok no realy doubt this is guna happen, like all the thousands of other things you see on discovery channel that never happen

MrIcky · 01-26-2010, 10:42 AM

hmm, it's working for me. Here's another

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/uk-...s/#more-343064

Partick · 01-26-2010, 10:43 AM

Get your double lined tin foil hats ready...

MrIcky · 01-26-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partick

Get your double lined tin foil hats ready...

Mine is lined with Chinchilla fur, quite comfortable.

brandotron · 01-26-2010, 10:49 AM

Wow, I don't know if I see this happening in my lifetime. It would require a SERIOUS investment in a brand new infrastructure, and I just can't see that happening while there is still road construction, repair, etc to pay for. Something this big would probably go to a public vote (at least where I live), and I can't imagine it passing.

MrIcky · 01-26-2010, 11:01 AM

They have the lane sensors now and adaptive cruise control which seems like it would be more than half of what you need. After that you only have to control about 1 in 30 cars on a busy freeway to control everyone's speed. When/if those get required on new vehicles then my crazy conspiracy beeper will go off.

I always get concerned when there is something 'green' that actually may improve safety. It gets billed as safety with the side effect of being green.

Partick · 01-26-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIcky

Mine is lined with Chinchilla fur, quite comfortable.

Patent it, you'll make millions...

*The_Blur* · 01-26-2010, 11:10 AM

Just pull the antenna—problem solved. That's among the least intensive mods any of us would do.

Brokinarrow · 01-26-2010, 12:36 PM

To be COMPLETELY safe, you must wrap the entire vehicle in tin foil...... as well as your head. Should be safe to cut out eye holes, but leave the mouth covered.

MrIcky · 01-26-2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

To be COMPLETELY safe, you must wrap the entire vehicle in tin foil...... as well as your head. Should be safe to cut out eye holes, but leave the mouth covered.

Strangely enough, I've been working on that for my next project!

01-26-2010, 10:30 AM	#1
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	The sky may actually be falling... An article caught my eye. Particularly the following paragraph: The report also called for a “clear timetable” for the introduction of Intelligent Speed Adaptation technology that would use global positioning satellites to take away control of vehicle speed from the driver, making it impossible for a car to exceed the limit on a given road. The same information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure could be used for congestion pricing, tolling of every journey and charging for insurance by the number of miles driven. The commission explained that such systems would require a substantial and ongoing financial investment. No need to comment unless you feel like reading the article. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/uk-...speed-cameras/

01-26-2010, 10:32 AM	#2
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Interesting. Got a link to the article? __________________

01-26-2010, 10:49 AM	#9
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Wow, I don't know if I see this happening in my lifetime. It would require a SERIOUS investment in a brand new infrastructure, and I just can't see that happening while there is still road construction, repair, etc to pay for. Something this big would probably go to a public vote (at least where I live), and I can't imagine it passing. __________________

01-26-2010, 11:10 AM	#12
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Just pull the antenna—problem solved. That's among the least intensive mods any of us would do. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-26-2010, 12:36 PM	#13
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	To be COMPLETELY safe, you must wrap the entire vehicle in tin foil...... as well as your head. Should be safe to cut out eye holes, but leave the mouth covered. __________________

01-26-2010, 10:35 AM	#3
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	LOL yes, sorry- that's what happens when I multitask- OT edited to include article.

01-26-2010, 10:38 AM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Link comes up as error.

01-26-2010, 10:41 AM	#5
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,123	ok no realy doubt this is guna happen, like all the thousands of other things you see on discovery channel that never happen

01-26-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	hmm, it's working for me. Here's another http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/uk-...s/#more-343064

01-26-2010, 10:43 AM	#7
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Get your double lined tin foil hats ready...

01-26-2010, 11:01 AM	#10
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	They have the lane sensors now and adaptive cruise control which seems like it would be more than half of what you need. After that you only have to control about 1 in 30 cars on a busy freeway to control everyone's speed. When/if those get required on new vehicles then my crazy conspiracy beeper will go off. I always get concerned when there is something 'green' that actually may improve safety. It gets billed as safety with the side effect of being green.

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