Ford could roll out new technology to snitch on drivers caught speeding - 'Big brother is getting bigger!'
The new Ford cameras will be able to record and detect speeding violations
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Drivers have been warned that vehicles could snitch on drivers who speed while behind the wheel as new revolutionary technology gets approved.
US car brand Ford is in the process of developing smart technology which can detect speeding violations in its latest patent.
The carmaker will soon be able to use internal cameras operated by police vehicles to monitor if other road users are breaking the speed limit and if so, begin recording the violation.
The move will help assist traffic police in catching rule breakers who speed on UK roads recklessly.
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Cameras will signal nearby police cars of vehicles which break the limits on roads
PAThe patent details: “Traffic police typically face various types of challenges when dealing with speeding violations.
“Among these challenges is a need to quickly and accurately identify a speeding vehicle and take responsive action.”
It added that the feature would be “desirable” to provide systems and methods that assist traffic police “and/or other law enforcement officers perform such tasks”.
But the upcoming technology has been met with heavy criticism from the drivers who argued: “Big brother is getting bigger than ever!”
Taking to social media, someone shared: “They want to implement this ‘guilty until proven innocent’ technology on vehicles. Sorry I couldn'tfind a better choice of words.
“Impaired driving is more of an issue than speeding, but you don't see as many motorists getting stopped for distracted driving unless they're driving in an extremely reckless manner.”
Another concerned motorist said they refuse to buy “cars from a snitch” while someone else explained that they don’t believe Ford is interested in installing this technology in vehicles any time soon.
The person added: “I believe they are hedging their bets that the Government will eventually require such technology, so Ford wants to own the patent when that day comes.”
Commenting on the speculations, a Ford spokesperson told GB News that the patent “explicitly states this idea is specific for application in law enforcement vehicles, such as the Ford Police Interceptor”.
The spokesperson said: “It's a system that would automate a capability that law enforcement already has in use today, except this would utilise the built-in system and sensors in the vehicle.
“This patent does not state that driving data from customers' vehicles would be shared with law enforcement, which is what some media have incorrectly reported.
“And note, patent applications are intended to protect new ideas but aren't necessarily an indication of new business or product plans.”
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Ford stated the speeding technology would be only used in police cars
PAOnce a police car has captured the driving violation it will then signal a second police car which would be able to track down the car.
Drivers can be given a minimum penalty of £100 fine and three penalty points if caught speeding, although this could be more depending on the circumstance.
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