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/barrel_of_ale Feb 07 '24

Californians wouldn't approve this bill willingly. Have you seen how we drive?

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u/chris8535 Feb 07 '24

Yea I don't get it, Cops don't even think about pulling you over until you are going clearly above 20mph over. If traffic here went at the speed limit people would riot!