October 10, 2002
France's Latest Contribution to Civilization
The Singapore Straits Times reports that France is going to test new technology that will control speeding by motorists. Onboard computers will use GPS to determine the proper speed limit, and if exceeded, will flash up a warning message, and then disable the fuel injectors until the car's speed falls below the limit.
Somehow I don't think this will catch on among us cowboy Americans. And it doesn't cover what I think are more important driving problems - lane weaving; tailgaiting; drinking and driving; falling asleep at the wheel; talking on the cell phone, engaging in personal grooming such as putting on makeup or shaving, or reading the paper while driving; or teaching other drivers a lesson by being a jerk back instead of providing a positive roll model.
Can you say Nanny State? I thought you could.
Posted by Kevin Murphy at October 10, 2002 10:43 AM | TechnologyI don't think that will work over here in the states we would find a way to mess with it or just say screw it like we did with you "Metric system"
Phil
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