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Powered by FireStatsIT 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 London could be among the first to have the “speed spy” devices fitted. They would be offered a discount on the congestion charge if they use the system.
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The DfT says it has no plans to make speed limiters mandatory but admits that it is considering creating a digital map of all Britain’s roads which would pave the way for a national ISA system.
“no plans to make speed limiters mandatory” - Yeah, right.
Reason Roundup
Welcome to the Reason Roundup. Celebrating Independence Day, the beautiful Vietnamese, Icarus finished, teenagers, “Sex and the Single Guy”, and more…***Martin Lindeskog at EGO celebrated Independence Day with friends, links, and pro-American cart…
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on July 9th, 2005