Big Brother Calls 'Shotgun' In Illinois 475
Reader kackle joins the army of free and accepted Slashdot submitters with this eyebrow-raising story: "I received a form letter from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority saying that my first-generation 'IPASS' transponder needs to be replaced because the battery is old. I called them for clarification since the first-generation transponders obviously have user-replaceable batteries, and I wanted to keep this version because it beeps when a toll is paid. (This notifies drivers that their battery is still good, unlike the silent second-generation version, which informs them of a dead battery by sending a ticket in the mail.) The woman on the phone explained that they were replacing them just because the electronics are old. This uninformed answer made me research the device. I found that the manufacturer has recently filed a patent application for a new transponder that has a camera in it — a camera pointed inward at the occupants. How long before they make it illegal to cover that camera with tape?"
So don't cover it with tape (Score:5, Funny)
Take a picture of the inside of your car, shrink it down, and attach it to the camera. They'll be so confused about the driverless car that they won't worry about what laws you might be breaking.
Jolly. (Score:5, Funny)
So now you won't even be able to enjoy a beer in the front seat without being caught on video.
Re:So don't cover it with tape (Score:1, Funny)
No, they'll see something dark and out-of-focus. You should learn how light and optics work before you post about the topic.
No, they'll see something dark and out-of-focus. You should learn how light and optics work before you post about the topic.
NOT flamebait!