OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown hits the brakes on jacked cars
10-09-2007, 10:51 AM
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OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown hits the brakes on jacked cars
I'm still not happy with how OnStar is taking care of their past customers and doing completely away with their analog system leaving their past subscribers with no options.
But news is news so here is some new info on what they are working on...
http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/o...n-jacked-cars/
But news is news so here is some new info on what they are working on...
http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/o...n-jacked-cars/
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown hits the brakes on jacked cars
Although OnStar has offered Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance to its subscribers since 1996, the firm is getting set to add a snazzy new enhancement for 2009 vehicles. The feature, dubbed Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, can use GPS to pinpoint a vehicle once it has been reported as stolen, and after OnStar confirms with local police that it has the vehicle within sight, it can then be slowed down remotely. The system actually receives a signal that "interacts with the powertrain to reduce engine power, which will [in turn] slow the vehicle down gradually." Interestingly, customers will have the option of opting out of the service if they so choose, but we'd rather be safe (and potentially paranoid) than sorry.
Although OnStar has offered Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance to its subscribers since 1996, the firm is getting set to add a snazzy new enhancement for 2009 vehicles. The feature, dubbed Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, can use GPS to pinpoint a vehicle once it has been reported as stolen, and after OnStar confirms with local police that it has the vehicle within sight, it can then be slowed down remotely. The system actually receives a signal that "interacts with the powertrain to reduce engine power, which will [in turn] slow the vehicle down gradually." Interestingly, customers will have the option of opting out of the service if they so choose, but we'd rather be safe (and potentially paranoid) than sorry.
10-09-2007, 01:35 PM
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okay, but wouldn't this be some kind of infringement on the... "would-be" car theft's rights? 
10-09-2007, 03:49 PM
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Slowing down the stolen car can jepardize the live(s) of car thieve(s) inside the car in some situation. This would open a can of worm for legal lawsuits. Remember thieves have rights too according to the Law, even though most people don't like. If they smash your window to gain entry into your house, and cut themselves in the process. The thieves can sue you and your property for the injury !?
10-09-2007, 03:54 PM
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I shoot people
that's basically what I was getting at but from a comical angle
but I think if the police can get away with those "bait cars" with the hidden cameras, I think they can get away with this...
but I think if the police can get away with those "bait cars" with the hidden cameras, I think they can get away with this...
10-09-2007, 04:07 PM
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But bait cars are constantly being monitored throughout the "being steal" process, and can't drive too far unsafe. But if the OnStar-equipped stolen car is already driven at high speed zipping through intersections, slowing it down might cause T-bone collisions which could have been prevented if the car just speeds away and be later recovered by GPS tracking. On the other hand, slowing down the stolen car might also have prevented T-bone collisions at intersections. But it's up to the court to decide. But now the can of worm is opened, and unnecessary lawsuits are filed. Only the lawyers win.
10-09-2007, 04:10 PM
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I shoot people
but you don't think they've already looked into all that? Or maybe they'll place a (very small) sticker somewhere saying "This car is equiped with..." for any disclosures
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