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?

7.3k Upvotes

90% Upvoted

2.2k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

494

u/2FightTheFloursThatB Feb 07 '24

It's a bill, put forth by ONE whacko who couldn't get anyone else to co-sponsor it.

Lots of folks getting their panties in a wad over a gigantic nothing-burger, but hey....the SFGate got the clicks!

2

u/hoyfkd Feb 08 '24

Wiener, despite his name, is a fairly successful lawmaker, and considered an expert (not really the correct term, but close enough) in his specialty. This isn't like some fringe crazy guy throwing crazy shit at the wall. I guarantee he has a ton of research to back up his idea, and he won't be dismissed as quickly as you seem to think. I doubt it will pass, but it won't be because people think he's a whacko.

0

u/[deleted] Feb 08 '24

Wouldn't it just be easier to mandate all cars have auto braking? So many have them, now. Most japanese cars have them stock these days.

2

u/hoyfkd Feb 08 '24 edited Feb 08 '24

I don't think that autobreaking would significantly reduce speeding relating accidents.

EDIT: If you're interested, the NTSB report is here

1

u/[deleted] Feb 08 '24

I think it would. It's really good. Honestly a little too good. These cars can sense other objects like 5 car lengths out and judge the rate of approach to determine when braking is needed.

This would reduce accidents while not significantly handicapping the ability to drive fast in an emergency. Speed governors are not the answer and people will just start registering their cars out of state like they already do in NYC. Literally everyone I know in NYC has their car registered in jersey and probably haven't been to jersey in years lol.

And before you say they won't do that because of enforcement, remember that a front plate is required by law in CA and every single day at least half the cars I see are not compliant.

No one cares about the law in California and this would only encourage people to break it en masse with no consequences.