They can read teh box as long as the car is not started again and see some basic info how fast you were going etc etc
William Wheatley
Coldfusion Guru
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry C. Lyons
To: CF-Community
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:34 AM
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
>
>
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