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'Black Box' Readings Help Convict Montreal Driver

Posted by timothy on from the panopticon dept.

the man writes "From CBC News, Here's one that is going to get a lot of attention in the coming years. Quebec police won a dangerous-driving conviction Friday using evidence from the 'black box' in the car, a first in the province. Turns out that not many people know of these things. Time to start working on the mod for my Toyota."

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  1. well by revmoo · · Score: 4, Interesting

    As much as everyone here will rant on and on about how this is an intrusion of their rights, how "big brother" is watching them, this is actually a rather good idea.

    I'm not saying it should be mandated that these be installed in every single vehicle manufactured, but I see no reason why they shouldn't be admitted as evidence in a trial. Perhaps it will make people think twice before speeding like maniacs... ...*goes to check that his car doesn't have one*

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    I would expect such blatant racism on Fark, but on Slashdot? Mods please ban this asshole.
  2. toyota mod by herrvinny · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Time to start working on the mod for my Toyota."

    Wouldn't that be illegal under something? The DMCA, or some Patriot Act whatnot? You're breaking into something that supposed to protect society, etc...