TDK Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 The following link details plans to test speed limiting vehicles in London. http://msn-cnet.com.com/A+car+that+slows+y...096&tag=tg_home. Don't say I didn't tell you so! Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I don't at all have a problem with the "big brother" phenomenon here, but DO have a problem with remotely limiting speeds. That could lead to a very dangerous situation. To address the problem of not knowing the speed limit, I think it'd be a great idea for a vehicle to have a system that would light up or otherwise indicate on the speedometer what the speed limit on that road is. It would use the same technology, with GPS in the car and a network of roads/speed limits in a GIS database, but would still allow the driver to make the ultimate decision on speed based on factors the satellite cannot know (like speeding up to avoid an accident or an emergency vehicle or to merge with traffic, etc). Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I have been in places where I wondered what the speed limit was, and could not tell. I think a system that would communicate to the car what the local speed limit was, and thus to me would be handy. An overall traffic management system could be great for avoiding gridlock. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 If there were no more speeding tickets, there would be a huge loss of revenue at the state level... Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I sure do not want any part of my vehicle turned into a Radio Controlled robot. However, one way information communication would be useful and the planning and testing is under way on this side of the pond. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Ahhhh... them Brits are all about talk anyways. 2001 STS Mettalic Otter Grey, Black Leather, 213,000 kilometers - miles - ? Still running strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thu Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 It's amazing over there. The Brits have 6,000+ cameras monitoring your every move. Talking about Big Brother! I read recently that a Brit driver got a ticket for driving with his fog lights on when there was no fog. Sheesh. They're real anal, too. 2003 Seville STS 43k miles with the Bose Sound, Navigation System, HID Headlamps, and MagneRide 1993 DeVille. Looks great inside and out! 298k miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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