Expect Mandatory 'Big Brother' Black Boxes In All New Cars From 2015 628
New submitter Kraftwerk writes "A bill already passed by the Senate and set to be rubber stamped by the House would make it mandatory for all new cars in the United States to be fitted with black box data recorders from 2015 onwards. Section 31406 of Senate Bill 1813 (known as MAP-21), calls for 'Mandatory Event Data Recorders' to be installed in all new automobiles and legislates for civil penalties to be imposed against individuals for failing to do so. 'Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise part 563 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require, beginning with model year 2015, that new passenger motor vehicles sold in the United States be equipped with an event data recorder that meets the requirements under that part,' states the bill."
Re:Reminder: Source is Infowars (Score:5, Funny)
Used car ... (Score:5, Funny)
I suppose its not all that big a deal if I get into a wreck and they want to download the airbag and antilock brake performance data. But at some point, the cops are going to want the capability to jack in to your car's log and download that rather than actually watching for violations. That's when I park the new car and go back to driving my '79 4x4. No event recorder. No working smog devices (old enough to be exempt from testing). No airbags. And the energy absorbing collision crush zone is the Prius I'm about to hit.
Re:just in time... (Score:5, Funny)
Then you'll be happy to know that all Dodge Chargers since 2006 already have these installed.
Citizen. You are speeking in an unsafe manner. (Score:5, Funny)
And in all new persons from 2016.
(Maybe old ones too)
Citizen. You're concern is noted and quite unnecessary. It is a matter of safety and we all want safety after all.
Well, I don't know about you, but the thing that totally irks me is when my other citizens feel it necessary to run red lights - not only scaring me but threatening the safety of my children, my fellow drivers and myself of course.
We are all in agreement here, I am sure.
Then there is highway and interstate driving. Unfortunately, there are folks who seem to think that obeying traffic law - such as passing and speed limit laws - are optional and there seems to be an attitude of entitlement. We all don't want that.
Anything that helps with the enforcement of such unsafe and deviant behavior is welcomed by everyone including yourself.
Compliance in necessary from all and will be enforced.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Re:Hollywood-style solution (Score:5, Funny)
Points, condenser, coil. That's it. Also my radio is a tube radio so likely somewhat resistant to EMP. I only drive vehicles '60s or older.
Who would have guessed that the survivors of the apocalypse would be .... grandpa?
Re:The next step? Oh Great (Score:5, Funny)
Your girlfriend left you? You're doing a good job of typing without any hands.
Re:Hollywood-style solution (Score:4, Funny)
for a week, when their meds stop arriving.
Perspective (Score:5, Funny)
Maybe the government could contract with Apple and produce a White Box model. People would be lining up around the block to get it installed.
Re:Like dashcams can protect suspects? (Score:5, Funny)
Variation on the Jedi Mind Trick: "You dont need to see the radar. I gave you a break so you should thank me for this ticket. These are not the droids you're looking for. Move along."
Re:Your Car Likely Has A Black Box ALREADY (Score:5, Funny)
I have a bicycle, so I laugh at your post-apocalyptic dependence on fossil fuels.
Since, you know, I'm a farmer, doctor, engineer, and marksman. Also my bike doesn't require lubricant or tires for some reason.
Data Abnormality (Score:5, Funny)
Father to Daughter/Son
Hmm, there seems to be some abnormality in the data, the blackbox registered that you were driving on a saw-tooth road, yet the vehicle was not moving.