GPS Used As Defence In Radar Speeding Case 464
James Thigpen writes "There is an article over at Ars Technica about an accused speeder contesting his speeding ticket based on his car's built-in GPS system's records. According to the article his car says he was going slower than the radar gun clocked him at. Contesting a ticket based on GPS data has never before been tested in court."
Re:First Post? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:I have used this (Score:5, Funny)
For what, Driving While Black?
Re:Speed = Distance / Time (Score:3, Funny)
They have traffic laws in Massachusetts? When did that happen?
Re:GPS more accurate than radar? (Score:2, Funny)
Ive seen them run that fast when their hair is on fire.
Re:This could only be the first step (Score:5, Funny)
Yup. On most people's home projects list that's the one right after "Get microwave to stop blinking 12:00."
Re:Video Evidence (Score:2, Funny)
Bah. (Score:4, Funny)
So should I get some sort of prize for my Highlander that can go 352 MPH, based on my Garmin 350 "trip max" history?
I personally don't remember driving 352 MPH, even when driving up I15 to Vegas, but then again, maybe my wife did it when I wasn't in the car with her... yeah that must be it.
Re:Video Evidence (Score:5, Funny)
There's a simple solution to that - if you don't exceed the speed limit, they won't make any money from the cameras. So, if they are about making money, then they would be removed once they stopped being profitable. Unfortunately, it seems highly unlikely to get the majority of people to obey the road rules for even one day or one week - so it looks like the cameras are here to stay. I still think it would be a hilarous protest, though - everybody obey the law today, and screw the police and government. It would be an act of civil obedience.