Ford: To Snitch On Drivers - Limit First Responders Speed

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"A patent application from the automaker titled “Systems and Methods for Detecting Speeding Violations” was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jul. 18 2024, and was originally filed by Ford Jan. 12, 2023.

In the application, Ford discusses using cars to monitor each other’s speeds. If one car detects that a nearby vehicle is being driven above the posted limit, it could use onboard cameras to photograph that vehicle. A report containing both speed data and images of the targeted vehicle could then be sent directly to a police car or roadside monitoring units via an Internet connection, according to Ford.

Ford has also tried to patent a “night drive mode” that would limit vehicle speeds at night for everyone—including first responders. This takes things a bit further by turning drivers into unwitting snitches. Ford regularly files patent applications for new car tech, not all of which makes it to production. "

https://www.wdtn.com/automotive/futu...u-to-the-cops/





"The nighttime speed limiter was disclosed by Ford in a patent application the automaker filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) back in August 2019. That application was just published by the USPTO on June 4 of this year.

Ford designed this feature with first responders in mind, according to the application. Emergencies happen day or night, the automaker notes, adding that the high-speed driving involved in getting to the scene of an emergency leaves less margin for error even for skilled drivers.

"While these first responders are generally trained in driving techniques for high speed vehicle operation, there is still less time to react to situations on roadways when traveling at high speeds," the application reads. "This is particularly true at night and under inclement weather conditions." "

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...ve-mode-patent

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just wait until they start taxing by the mile driven.