EU to bring in automatic speed limiting on all cars within 3 years

SteM · 27-03-2019 12:40PM

Black box technology in the cars is the bigger story here imo. If you choose to override the speed limiter and are involved in an accident you're caught bang to rights.

Patty Hearst · 27-03-2019 12:52PM

NIMAN wrote: »

Sounds like one of the many headlines in the Daily Mail for the last 30 years that never happened.

Except for the headlines about rape gangs of course.

Micky 32 · 27-03-2019 02:32PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

The “white van man” wouldn’t be as lethal then, that’s for sure!

I’m assuming you have evidence to back this up? ( no i don’t drive a van), recent studies have suggested otherwise, a myth.

kneemos · 27-03-2019 02:43PM

Force Carrier wrote: »

Delaney looks like he has a tennis ball racket shoved up his hole.

There are situations that can arise in driving where it is dangerous to not be able to drive faster than the limit. As such a potentially dangerous feature.

People wouldn't wear sealt belts years ago because they were difficult to remove if you ended up submerged.

If the return far outweighs the odd freak occurrence it'll be a winner.

4068ac1elhodqr · 27-03-2019 02:55PM

+ With some new electric cars able to see 60mph/96kph within 3.5secs, this is a very good thing in low speed urban areas.
- On the motorway, overtaking will become dangerous even if it means tapping the pedals for extra oomph some delay will occur.

It beckons the day when everyone will need to have a GPS blackbox fitted for insurance purposes.

Banjo · 27-03-2019 03:02PM

rgodard80a wrote: »

Maybe every time you're caught speeding they should reduce the limiters top speed by 10km.

If you're caught speeding, the what is the point in reducing the top speed of the limiter? It's clearly not working.

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

It should certainly be mandatory for work vehicles, taxis and buses. The “white van man” wouldn’t be as lethal then, that’s for sure!

For that to happen you need a device that stops you crossing a lane marking unless your indicator has been on for longer than 2 seconds and the sensors on either side of the car indicate that there isn't someone already in the space you're moving into. The WVM threat is less about raw speed and more about cavalier unpredictability.

The Tetrarch · 27-03-2019 03:03PM

kneemos wrote: »

People wouldn't wear sealt belts years ago because they were difficult to remove if you ended up submerged.

I worked with a lad who wanted to be able to jump out of the car if there was going to be an accident.
How we laughed.

mad muffin · 27-03-2019 03:06PM

I for one couldn’t care less. I used to love driving but increasingly, it has become a chore I do not welcome. What with the way traffic is now, the state of the roads, and the increased likelihood of getting caught speeding. More often than not, I choose not to drive.

Ray Palmer · 27-03-2019 03:27PM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

And people wonder why the UK voted for Brexit?

The UK will have to abide by these rules too even if no deal happens. It is going to happen everywhere. The idea that it is just an EU plan is where you fall down

El_Duderino 09 · 27-03-2019 03:50PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

If you can override it then it’s pointless. The sooner our roads are rid of the boy racers and eejits who think they are Michael Schumacher the better.

It should certainly be mandatory for work vehicles, taxis and buses. The “white van man” wouldn’t be as lethal then, that’s for sure!

It's not pointless it just isn't what most people assume it is. They instinct seems to be to assume it's a nanny state. In fact it's to help people who don't want to break the speed limit from breaking it. It would be very hard not to consciously break the speed limit with this adjustment.

It won't do anything about the boy racers. It won't stop anyone from using additional speed in an emergency. It's a great compromise. There's nothing sadder than someone getting speeding points or a fine for being a small bit over the limit by accident.

BeerWolf · 27-03-2019 04:35PM

All these automated safety features shall be our deaths when we need to leg it most!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EMqd5Nznv0

Allinall · 27-03-2019 04:46PM

SteM wrote: »

Black box technology in the cars is the bigger story here imo. If you choose to override the speed limiter and are involved in an accident you're caught bang to rights.

Proper order, too.

kirving · 27-03-2019 04:48PM

SteM wrote: »

Black box technology in the cars is the bigger story here imo. If you choose to override the speed limiter and are involved in an accident you're caught bang to rights.

This has been in place for years on most car brands. My last car, released in 2004 had a black box type system built in by Volvo.

Junkyard Tom · 27-03-2019 04:52PM

They'll be clamping the homeless next.

SEPT 23 1989 · 27-03-2019 04:58PM

Black box trackers and a cashless society

And I think to myself what a wonderful world

Balanadan · 27-03-2019 09:47PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Black box trackers and a cashless society

And I think to myself what a wonderful world

I've gone through phases of using card only and cash only. Can't beat carrying cash. Bitches love it when you pull out a wad of notes.

EU to bring in automatic speed limiting on all cars within 3 years

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