Most of the manufacturers claim the addition of such features increases road safety, which they maintain is the main priority. Despite this, government agencies are now looking beyond in-car electronics and are considering administering new laws against sending out warnings over the Internet, radio or SMS. It’s only a matter of time until such rules spread into other countries. No doubt the strict UK government is already looking in to this.
Switzerland bans red-light & speed trap warning satnavs. Other countries to follow?
Posted Sun Jan 28 2007 8:11 AM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Most of the manufacturers claim the addition of such features increases road safety, which they maintain is the main priority. Despite this, government agencies are now looking beyond in-car electronics and are considering administering new laws against sending out warnings over the Internet, radio or SMS. It’s only a matter of time until such rules spread into other countries. No doubt the strict UK government is already looking in to this.
Reader Comments
Sun Jan 28 2007 7:11 PM
Renton says
Even though the US is not as free as it used to be, we still have it in spades over some of these Euro countries.
"Freedom isn't free.....No, it costs a hefty farking fee..."
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