this morning i heard some companys put a "black box" in your car see your speed and everything, that BS thats going way 2 far who agrees with me? the government is going way to far to do what they say is "protecting us" if we get in an accident
2006-09-25 07:41:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i heard this on the news fox 5 dc
2006-09-25 07:45:27 · update #1
Yes, this is true of cars that have been produced at least for the last five years. The car manufacturers claim that it is due to being able to analyze the data and make cars safer.
But I believe it is for use in court cases in severe accidents, among other things.
2006-09-25 09:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The automotive 'black boxes' only record a short loop of time for seeing what happened in the vehicle right before an accident and stop recording right after it detects an accident. They weren't put in place on a government order, it was more of a product-improvement move. Personally, I'm not sure how I feel about it; but if it were to automatically report anything to anybody, I'd be solidly against their use.
2006-09-25 07:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Grrraarrr 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
black boxes have been in some makes for years. It will however be a standard safety feature in 2009. Currently the information recorded can only be used at owners discretion. "For example if you had a crash and the air bag did not deploy, you can take the info from the black box and sue the car maker." This will probably change in the future, due to court precedings.
All in all, don't worry about the government watching you. Your not going to jail for doing everyday things. Worry if you're a CRIMINAL
2006-09-25 07:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by andreh52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GM is the in worry-free words automobile maker to include OnStar in there product strains and it really is an spectacular portion of have you ever can use the turn through turn direction gadget, On huge call telephone set up even if the telephone minutes an fairly intense priced. the automated coincidence notification devise is an spectacular portion of have there are a form of reward to OnStar. the in worry-free words situation that GM has is the hard work burden fee with the UAW two times what the different MFGs you dont see Honda, Toyota, Saab, BMW all outfitted is united statesa. with there hand out. its because there burden fee is 1/2 of the vast 3.
2016-10-16 02:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your choice to buy that vehicle or not. Driving is not a guaranteed right. If you don't want something in your car that the company puts in their cars, don't buy that one. If you can't find one without it, ride the bus, or build your own car.
I don't particularly like the idea of having a "black box" in my car, but I know that I have other options if I really don't want it there.
2006-09-25 07:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by RJ 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's BS. There are no black boxes in cars yet. Unless you are suspected terrorist - they might implant something into your vehicle.
2006-09-25 07:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Michael R 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
pay attention boys and girls i only want to say this once.....the government and your company's are not putting black boxes in your cars.....they are putting it in there cars.....they own them and they can do what they want with there own property.,...if you are a reckless driver you will lose the benefit of a company car....
2006-09-25 07:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
all new car models got black boxes already, nothing new
2006-09-25 07:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive never heard of it but I agree its going way too far
2006-09-25 07:49:08 · answer #9 · answered by misty_51273 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just another way to make sure they know ever thing you do are have done. Welcome to the land of the free.
2006-09-25 07:44:09 · answer #10 · answered by Fire_God_69 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋