Ford's New Car Tech Prevents You From Accidentally Speeding

An anonymous reader sends word of Ford's new "Intelligent Speed Limiter" technology, which they say will prevent drivers from unintentionally exceeding the speed limit. When the system is activated (voluntarily) by the driver, it asks for a current maximum speed. From then on, a camera mounted on the windshield will scan the road ahead for speed signs, and automatically adjust the maximum speed to match them. The system can also pull speed limit data from navigation systems. When the system detects the car exceeding the speed limit, it won't automatically apply the brakes — rather, it will deliver less fuel to the engine until the vehicle's speed drops below the limit. If the speed still doesn't drop, a warning noise will sound. The driver can override the speed limit by pressing "firmly" on the accelerator. The technology is being launched in Europe with the Ford S-MAX.

Comments

I can see this working!

[dohzer]

Because most people who speed do it "accidentally".

Fun with your Injket

[iamacat]

1. Print out some 25mph speed signs
2. Post on a freeway
3. ???
4. LOL!

Re:How many minutes until this is mandatory?

[Anonymous Coward]

Kids in the back seat of the car in front of you will hold up a sign that says 10 MPH. Get ready for the fun.

Re: How many minutes until this is mandatory?

[circletimessquare]

they were running your license plate. your car matched a current description of interest to them

you should have rolled down your window and thrown stuff at their windshield. establish dominance