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Cars Sold After 2026 Will Have Kill Switch

Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:10 pm
Posted by AUstar
Member since Dec 2012
16995 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:10 pm
Thomas Massie tweeted about it. He said no one read the bill and were going to pass it. He had to read the relevant sections on the House floor.

Here's what it says:

1) Cars sold after 2026 must have some sort of software that "detects" impaired or reckless driving. Once it is detected, the software either throttles or turns off engine.

2) The car will also have to have a blood alcohol monitor that passively monitors the air for alcohol. You don't have to be a genius to understand how stupid this idea is.

The bill doesn't make it clear how it will work or what triggers it. For example, is it speeding? Is it just swerving? Is it something else? All the bill says is that the car must monitor the "driving pattern" of the user to determine if he is impairied.

Massie brought a resolution to strike this part of the bill. He didn't get the votes. (lol Republicans).





EDIT: I don't know if the debate is over yet. Massie said his resolution failed, but I don't know if there might be another.
This post was edited on 11/8/23 at 1:12 pm
Posted by BengalOnTheBay
Member since Aug 2022
3855 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:12 pm to
He was on Beck this morning discussing it. Said there was a ton of lobbying from organizations like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)...

Millions of women won't be able to drive more than 5-10 miles at a time if this occurs.
Posted by Big Gorilla
Bossier City
Member since Oct 2020
5452 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:13 pm to
Thought we would have flying cars by now. Not cars that monitor driving habits.
Posted by PrecedentedTimes
Member since Dec 2020
3116 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:15 pm to
And? You’ll be able to buy a chip off Temu for $5 to disable it. That ir viral TikToks will show us how
Posted by RealityWinsOut
Member since Oct 2023
1454 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:16 pm to
quote:

The bill doesn't make it clear how it will work or what triggers it. For example, is it speeding? Is it just swerving? Is it something else? All the bill says is that the car must monitor the "driving pattern" of the user to determine if he is impairied.

Eye reading sensors/software will be in vehicles to determine "sleepiness". Some cars now already use the "lane assist" tech to "recommend" you pull over to rest. After 2026 that'll just be connected to some sort of kill switch.

Tech in cars is just an avenue to authoritarianism. Dems play long game for sure. "Cash for Klunkers" was definitely apart of that game.

Investing in old vehicles is the only way to go.
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
29691 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:16 pm to
quote:

He was on Beck this morning discussing it. Said there was a ton of lobbying from organizations like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)... Millions of women won't be able to drive more than 5-10 miles at a time if this occurs.


My body my choice counts. If I want to steer my Yukon into your Prius then who are you to tell me what I can do with my arms?!?
Posted by loustuni
Member since Jul 2008
4160 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:20 pm to
quote:

You’ll be able to buy a chip off Temu for $5 to disable it. That ir viral TikToks will show us how


This..
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
98828 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

The car will also have to have a blood alcohol monitor that passively monitors the air for alcohol. You don't have to be a genius to understand how stupid this idea is.


So if your passenger has been drinking the air in the car will detect it and shut off your engine. This would kill Uber and Lyft.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
101322 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:23 pm to
MOAR meddlesome federal regulations!!!!
Posted by Cajun75
Member since Mar 2022
605 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:25 pm to
quote:

Eye reading sensors/software will be in vehicles to determine "sleepiness"


My neighbor says his BMW already has this and warns him about sleepiness after only 4 hours, LOL.
Posted by teamjackson
Headspace, LLC
Member since Nov 2012
4606 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:25 pm to
Thank goodness democracy in Ohio stopped that!
Posted by nes2010
Member since Jun 2014
6756 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:25 pm to
quote:

And? You’ll be able to buy a chip off Temu for $5 to disable it. That ir viral TikToks will show us how


Why worry about heavy handed government regulation? We can just get around it with a warranty voiding alteration.
Posted by Boneappleteeth
Member since Nov 2023
288 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:25 pm to
Speckled trout limits dropped, now this. WTF!?
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
49019 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:26 pm to
quote:

And? You’ll be able to buy a chip off Temu for $5 to disable it. That ir viral TikToks will show us how


Keep thinking that.

They are making car electronics almost unhackable. You think they are going to mandate this without requiring it not be easily disabled?
Posted by SCLibertarian
Conway, South Carolina
Member since Aug 2013
35986 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:26 pm to
quote:

Millions of women won't be able to drive more than 5-10 miles at a time if this occurs.

Posted by theCrusher
Slidell
Member since Nov 2007
1130 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:26 pm to
What happens when the car kills itself and causes a fatal accident? Drunk or not, there’s a massive liability question that needs to be answered.

Also this is complete idiocy.
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
98828 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:27 pm to
Cars will now sense the number of speckled trout you are bringing back from a fishing trip and notify the authorities of your offense.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
101322 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

Speckled trout limits dropped, now this. WTF!?


Was there any federal involvement in that shite?
Posted by TigerOnTheMountain
Higher Elevation
Member since Oct 2014
41773 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:27 pm to
It’s ok if government watches me because I’m not doing anything wrong!
Posted by j1897
Member since Nov 2011
3560 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

He said no one read the bill and were going to pass it.


You didn't either, or you're a fricking moron.


The deadline, compliance tp, and extension deadline sections alone show neither you, nor Massie, read the bill lol.
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