KerryS Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 News item today BBC news proposing GPS based speed control. Can't see it happening, think of all themoney that would be lost from speed cameras At least there's an over-ride button..... Quote
Richgm Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Seem to remember this being proposed a while ago on the grounds of safety. Seems that that met with some opposition so now they are trying the environmental approach. Either way I think it will be a bad idea. The throttle has got me out of nearly as many tricky situations as the brake. Also imaging the tailgating on the motorways, just look at the HGVs. Quote
tex Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 yea i saw that - what came to mind straight awy was the inaccuracy of the gps based systems now - thats what it is based on - what happens when the speed limit is changed? the data on the unit may be out of date - your in the middle of say overtaking etc... cant see it working - of course people will think yea great - loads will want it - but only if insurance companies back it and give discounts will it be used - it will probably be hackable - so people will say - yea i have one fitted knowing full well its been tampered with - naaaa too many problem areas.. or on the flip side - if its made untamperable... not over ridable - it will be a back door to gently easing it in as compulsary kit... really screw up high performance cars! Quote
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 If you live within the M25 (luckily I don't) to actually DO the posted speed would be a luxury! Quote
pistonbroke Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Looks like vietnam could become very popular in the not too distant future Quote
brianm Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Not much use on variable speed limit roads, temporary restrictions, or where driving at the applicable speed would be downright dangerous Stupid idea pampering to green lentil munchers Anyway, I usually have one sat in the "other" drivers seat next to me Quote
Claude Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Lorries already have speed limiters. I agree that it is just one more step towards turning everyone into sheep. As pointed out on the radio this morning, it will not make people better drivers, just allow them to become even more bored, causing even more accidents, causing even more stupid regulations .......... Claude Quote
Asterix Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Anyway, I usually have one sat in the "other" drivers seat next to me you're not the only one m8. My personal speed limiter begins at about 25mph by straightening her legs in a tense manner. If this warning is ignored, the left arm takes hold of the door passenger handle (also known as the "virtual brake"). Finally, if I've exceeded "reasonable" ( ) speed, an ear piercing sonic alarm will go off, that cannot then be turned off until the first half bottle of Shiraz has been reached. Quote
smithydar Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 think of all the lost roadtax money. when most of the population buy small engined cars .lol lol lol what would be any point in owning a car with loads of horses.only for it to be limited. just a********s the lot of em. Quote
marcusb Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 I would be intersted to hear Clarkson's view Quote
jak Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 It will happen, I know someone who is working on one such system at the moment. Get used to it. And they won't just limit speed, but also slow the car down as well. Quote
wacomuk Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 I have seen a few westfields with speed limiters. I think they are called Zetecs Quote
jak Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 I have seen a few westfields with speed limiters. I think they are called Zetecs f**k off ! Quote
marcusb Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 imagine if they fitted it to a caravan it would actually increase the speed be carefull of anything that devoids the driver of 100% control yes?? Quote
KerryS Posted December 30, 2008 Author Posted December 30, 2008 Lorries already have speed limiters. True - and who hasn't sat behind lorry races on a two lane motorway/dual-carriageway Quote
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