The Sunday Timesreports on a new plan to monitor traffic in England raises major Big Brother fears. The plan includes satellites that will monitor traffic and literally apply the brakes to vehicles that are driving too quickly. Vehicles will have a "speed spy" devices implanted in the vehicle so that the brakes can be applied from an overhead satellite and computer system.
The satellite-based system will monitor the speed limit and apply the brakes or cut out the accelerator if the driver tries to exceed it. A government-funded trial has concluded that the scheme promotes safer driving.
Drivers in London could be among the first to have the "speed spy" devices fitted. They would be offered a discount on the congestion charge if they use the system.
