I have an idea..one that makes wonderful sence and yet has no hope of being acted upon... as it is not politically correct.
The term politically correct has seen some corruption to cover many things but it was first used to denote an action that although reasonable and perhaps worthy is not the smart thing to do if you wish to stay in office...
We have speed restriction signs and methods of enforcement that still sees many accidents attributed to excessive speed..
Now when race cars come into the pit lane they slow down because the driver can throw a switch that limits the car speed specifically to that laid down by the race rules...and I think this switch may be activated via wireless...and if it isnt such is technically possible and no big deal...
So why could we not impliment a system of transmitters that send a message to a car say in a school zone that overrides the drivers desire to go faster than the rules allow... well because it would not be politically correct...when cars enter a built up area the limiter is activated and drivers bound to the speed limit irrespective of how hard the push the pedal to the metal.
Think of the lost revenue from the speed cameras etc that in the new era would have no speeders to fine..think of the reduction of the "speed economy"..its not only the car freaks and speed buffs that would grizzle but also lawyer smash repairers etc...
So I suspect that such a reasonable approach will fail and even those who frown on speedsters would see this control as a loss of freedom... well freedom to speed is not on for mine but again there is no doubt in my mind the idea would be laughed at..too expensive for new gear etc...but how nice would the roads be if folk simply had to follow the rules and government could not hypocritically treat a problem as a mere revenue raising opportunity.
AND whilst we are fitting the speed limiters why not also tie the ignition system to a breath tester for as many banned substances..but mainly drink... would that not be wonderful..but I suspect the hotel lobby would not see the merit as like most all they will care about is not how many lives will be saved but how many dollars will be lost...
Why are we so slack with something that kills each day and yet can legislate to ban incandecent light globes ...one wonders why money is such a God.
alex
