Britain to Pilot GPS Speed Governors

Rich0 writes "In a new twist on traffic speed enforcement, The Times is reporting that Britain is piloting a new device which will use GPS to actively prevent speeding. The device will initially be offered in conjunction with discounts to the London congestion surcharge." From the article: "A study commissioned by London's transport planners has recommended that motorists who install it should be rewarded with a discount on the congestion charge, which tomorrow rises to £8 a day. The trial Skodas were fitted with a black box containing a digital map identifying the speed limits of every stretch of road in Leeds. A satellite positioning system tracked the cars' locations. "

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Re:We Need this in the US

[bizitch]

Lets try that parent post again ....

Considering how many mouth breathers seem to think that the roads are for playing "BOB THE BUILDER TRUCK DRIVER SIMULATION" and not getting from point A to Point B, I'd love to see this ABOLISHED here. I NEVER follow the speed limits to the letter becasue I've NEVER seen an REASONABLE speed limit anywhere in my travels. (I've driven in almost every state except, Hawaii and Alaska) Sorry folks, but the roads are for people like me to get from one place to another IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME WITHOUT DEALING WITH SAFETY NAZI IDIOTS. If you want to DRIVE LIKE A RETARD, go find a race track at DISNEY WORLD and have at it. If you want to get your ESTROGEN rush on, then play "BOB THE BUILDER TRUCK DRIVER SIMULATION". Otherwise, GET THE FUCK OFF THE ROADS ....

Ahh - that feels better