I'd rather have it hooked up to a wireless transmitter and the
information made available to everyone. With an in-dash receiver that
would warn you about the other drivers.
larry
On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:40:14 -0400, Tangorre, Michael
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Nope, not worth it. Won't be worth it until the black boxes go in cop
> cars and they are analyzed weekly. :-) Boy, a society with no cops
> would be the result of that. :-)
>
> Michael T. Tangorre
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Larry C. Lyons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:34 AM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: Re: Traffic Rant
>
>
> Typical Washington DC area driving.
>
> Though about the black box, is the invasion of privacy worth a
> few
> dollars less on your car insurance?
>
> larry
>
> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:56:12 -0500, Marlon Moyer
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I think it's time for a National Driving Test. I'm always
> amazed at how
> > many people ignore double white lines, speed limits, turn
> signals,
> > construction/lane closed signs, red lights, etc. I wonder if
> people
> > actually don't know about these things or they just suck in
> general.
> >
> > I think a city should create a traffic enforcement group that
> would be
> > responsible only for traffic infractions. Arm them with video
> cameras, a
> > helicopter or 2 and whatever else they need. Increase the
> fines for
> > infractions. I bet it would probably be this most revenue
> generating
> > department of the city.
> >
> > I also heard yesterday that Progressive Auto was starting a
> pilot program
> > where you install a black box in your car and it records your
> driving
> > habits. After a few months, you upload it to your personal
> computer and you
> > can review it. You can then upload it to progressive and they
> will issue
> > you discounts if you qualify as a safe driver. Very smart
> program!
> >
> > Marlon
> >
> >
>
[Todays Threads] [This Message] [Subscription] [Fast Unsubscribe] [User Settings] [Donations and Support]
