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Using Cell Phones to Track Traffic

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the simple-and-brilliant dept.

msh210 writes "The AP has reported (with additional information from KMOX-AM) that the Missouri Dept. of Transportation will be teaming up with a private company to track in-use cell phones on Missouri highways and state roads in an effort to monitor traffic flow. Individual information will not be stored, they say -- only the aggregate will be studied, using "sophisticated" math. (See also findlaw.com's commentary on privacy concerns. "

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  1. Better idea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Using cell phones to track dupes.

  2. I'll save them some money by stlhawkeye · · Score: 4, Funny

    Traffic is bad on 40 East in the morning and 40 West in the afternoon. 270 is often packed too. Source: me. I drive it every day.

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    "I have never won a debate with an ignorant person." -Ali ibn Abi Talib
  3. In the words of C.W. McCall... by Overzeetop · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...We Got Us A CONVOY..."

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    Is it just my observation, or are there way too many stupid people in the world?