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. "

Comments

I would have one of these

[DrSkwid]

Although I regularly exceed the speed limit I would have one of these (if it worked as advertised).

I still don't udnerstand why cars capable of over 100 miles an hour are available for sale.

I can't write a P2P application because someone might swap music but I can sell a 200mph car that will probably kill someone. (an avg. 10 years of car life per road death)

twisted