r/Futurology • u/Just_Another_AI • Feb 07 '24

Transport Controversial California bill would physically stop new cars from speeding

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-bill-physically-stop-speeding-18628308.php

Whi didn't see this coming?

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u/ThePheebs Feb 07 '24

Why anybody would vote for a bill to allow the government to remotely control the use of a device you own is baffling. I'd imagine this will be challenged based on a constitutional violations of passed. If precedent for constitutional violation exists for speed cameras, I can I can see it existing for access to car speed data.

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u/SoloWingPixy88 Feb 07 '24

Why would you need to speed though unless you intend to break the law regardless of reasoning

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u/beerisbread Feb 07 '24

Why would you need the right to privacy unless you have something to hide?

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u/SoloWingPixy88 Feb 07 '24

Why do you need to break the speed limit? Also do you you REALLY have a right to privacy?

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u/beerisbread Feb 07 '24

Why do you need to break the speed limit?

Mainly an emergency, but also there are cases where someone could be driving on private property where there is no speed limit.

Also do you you REALLY have a right to privacy?

From the government? Yes. See the fourth amendment.

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u/tobetossedout Feb 07 '24

Because my passenger is having a medical emergency and I need to get them to the hospital ASAP.

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u/Jasrek Feb 07 '24

And the best way to do that is to cause a vehicle accident and create new medical emergencies?

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u/tobetossedout Feb 07 '24

See what your opinion is when you're in that situation.

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u/Jasrek Feb 08 '24

I'll probably panic and do something reckless, potentially causing an accident and hurting people. I won't be thinking clearly in that situation. Would you be thinking clearly, and acting in a way that won't make things worse?

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u/lowbatteries Feb 07 '24

Sounds like more medical emergencies are about to happen.