I found out that they are very inaccurate. They are known to say an air bag was deployed when one never was or they will say a car was doing 25 mph when they where going 75 mph, or 75 mph when they where doing 25 mph. usuley the first time they have errors is after routine maintenance like and oil change, transmission fluid change, a throttle adjustment or just about anything. why use this black box in court when there only correct 50% of the time.
2007-12-24 06:06:42 · 5 answers · asked by Justin L 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Insurance companies love them.
If you get in an accident going 1 mph over the speed limit, they can refuse to pay your claim.
I've walked away from buying a new truck from any of the manufacturers because they won't remove the EDR box prior to sale (eventhough there is no law requiring them in the vehicle).
Looks like I am going to buy an older truck and spend thousands reconditioning it.
2007-12-24 06:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a Crash Data Recorder used in court, it is simply a tool used by the officer to assist in the investigation.
I've not heard of them being inaccurate, do you have a link to a story?
2007-12-24 14:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have the right to challenge any evidence presented in court.
2007-12-24 14:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its another way for "big brother" to follow what youre doing
2007-12-24 14:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by bob67cam 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
basically because there's nothing better to go by.
2007-12-24 14:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋