Automotive Surveillance
Automotive Surveillance Articles
[03/27/2006] Gas tax on miles, not gallons, tested
Oregon is testing the idea of collecting highway funds through a tax on miles driven, rather than gasoline consumed. » More
[02/09/2006] \'Car-chase capital\' deploys new weapon -- GPS gum balls
Police Chief William J. Bratton unveiled a strange new weapon in the police department\'s strategy to halt high-speed pursuits -- adhesive darts with a global positioning system that are fired at fleeing cars by police. » More
[01/05/2006] Gov. to Seek New Freeway Toll Lanes
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will propose today adding special toll lanes — some exclusively for trucks — to California\'s most congested freeways, and speeding their construction by easing environmental reviews. » More
[11/11/2005] Tracking phones for traffic reports
Some U.S. states prohibit drivers from talking on hand-held cellphones lest they become distracted, slow down traffic or, worse, cause an accident. Others are finding that cellphones and driving might not make such a bad mix. » More
[10/25/2005] Is Big Brother under your hood?
They\'re not black or even really boxes, but those data recorders inside some vehicles are raising questions about personal privacy. \n » More
[10/15/2005] Drivers face 24-hour spy cameras
A network of hi-tech cameras capable of tracking the movements of every car could become a feature of cities across Britain. » More
[10/11/2005] Missouri to Spy on Drivers Through Cell Phones
The Missouri Department of Transportation will spend $3 million annually on a program to monitor the movements of individuals on highways via their cell phones -- without their knowledge or consent. » More
[10/10/2005] Technology to drive revolution in road safety
An array of technology is being developed across Europe that will radically change the way in which road safety laws are enforced. » More
[12/28/2004] 30 million cars now record drivers\' behavior
It was only a matter of time. For several years, electronic devices in cars have monitored acceleration and braking to save fuel and improve safety. Now, they\'re saving some of that data to give automakers and police a better idea of how you drive. » More
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