Archive for July 2nd, 2005

July 2nd, 2005

Forget cameras - spy device will cut drivers’ speed by satellite

IT IS the ultimate back seat driver. Motorists face having their cars fitted with a “spy” device that stops speeding.

The satellite-based system will monitor the speed limit and apply the brakes or cut out the accelerator if the driver tries to exceed it. A government-funded trial has concluded that the scheme promotes safer driving.

Drivers in […]