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Don't forget the "Remote-force-stop" functionality, that all new cars must have in some territories. Using that same network-connection to access the rear bumpe
by stragies 5y ago
Don't forget the "Remote-force-stop" functionality, that all new cars must have in some territories. Using that same network-connection to access the rear bumper-cam to automatically search for "interesting" license-plates is just an added bonus for LEO.
- EricE 5y agoUgh - reenforces why I am babying the crap out of my existing "dumb" cars and have zero intentions of getting a new car any time soon - if ever!
- sneak 5y agoThe safety innovations in new cars are great. The BT/Wi-Fi and GSM radios can be physically removed or disabled.
- stragies 5y agoDon't you then loose the validity of the "road worthiness certificate"? That would thus equate to operating a multi-ton unlicensed machine in public. I would expect it to be called "reckless endangerment" at least, if they catch you with disabled eCall.