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Would it make sense to automatically require cars to obey to speed limits?

1 pointsby naskwoabout 7 years ago
Given that:<p>- speeding causes many fatal accidents, especially in built-up areas - GPS is cheap - we have detailed information of speed limits in built-up areas - self-driving cars likely obey these speed limits - lower speeds produce less emissions<p>Why not implement a hard requirement that cars simply cannot exceed local speed limits in built-up areas (and school zones)?<p>If anything, in exchange for a discount in insurance premium, but as time moves on, simply make this a requirement for new cars.<p>I see this as very low-hanging fruit to implement, and leverage existing technology that is already available to everyone.

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Rottweilerabout 7 years ago
Simplistic solutions always appeal to the young and inexperienced.
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moocow01about 7 years ago
Is it a given that a speeding car emits more emissions per the distance traveled?
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