01-12-2008, 12:35 PM
Aloha from New Zealand (finishing 2nd of 3rd week here -- back in Puna 21 Jan).
Recent article here in New Zealand Herald (look online; I will try later to link): Australia is developing, and New Zealand watching with interest, satellite technology to deter 'serial' speeders. Three ways it can work...sound an alarm when speeding, slowing the vehicle when speeding occurs, or turning off the engine!
Not crazy 'bout big bro, however, speeders kill and maim.
...jail? no -- that is just advanced training for criminals.
...for DUI, speeding, illegal passing, etc., take away the car, the ability to register another vehicle, and the ability to get a drivers license. At least, for a prolonged period. What happens if I go down the street shooting a gun? or swinging an axe handle? ...cars are very dangerous when not safely operated.
Sure, some will get other cars and cause problems. But we must not wait for a perfect solution before implementing solutions better than we now have.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Recent article here in New Zealand Herald (look online; I will try later to link): Australia is developing, and New Zealand watching with interest, satellite technology to deter 'serial' speeders. Three ways it can work...sound an alarm when speeding, slowing the vehicle when speeding occurs, or turning off the engine!
Not crazy 'bout big bro, however, speeders kill and maim.
...jail? no -- that is just advanced training for criminals.
...for DUI, speeding, illegal passing, etc., take away the car, the ability to register another vehicle, and the ability to get a drivers license. At least, for a prolonged period. What happens if I go down the street shooting a gun? or swinging an axe handle? ...cars are very dangerous when not safely operated.
Sure, some will get other cars and cause problems. But we must not wait for a perfect solution before implementing solutions better than we now have.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park