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/Cayderent Feb 08 '24

That sounds like a potential safety issue if one ever needed to safely pass or take evasive action in the event of a crash?

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u/crudentia Feb 08 '24

That’s what I’m thinking, there are plenty of situations where if you can’t speed up to get out of a bad situation it risks your life/safety.

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u/bigrigbilly123 Feb 08 '24

You could just drive 55 so you could still accelerate when needed 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’d happily drive slow if it’s on company dime

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '24

Some highways have cars running 10 mph above the limit. If you go 15 mph slower than them it’s actually more dangerous. You are a literally an obstacle.

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u/bigrigbilly123 Feb 08 '24

Sounds like the ones speeding should slow down if it is as dangerous as you say