A Computerized Spy In Every Car

An unpopular UK plan to monitor every car raises questions about the boundary between security and privacy.

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August 28, 2003, 5:00 AM PDT

This UK newspaper is reporting that the UK government has plans to put a computerised spy in every car. This "spy" will record every single time a motorist goes slightly over the speed limit, into a bus lane, or stops on a yellow line. It will report this information to roadside sensors and you will soon receive a fine in the mail."

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Read the full story: Machines will make criminal of every driver

Wednesday, October 12, 2005 in The Sun Newspaper, UK

Social / Demographics Technology Transportation United Kingdom

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