Man writes:
This is a fascinating article about hit and run suspect arrested after her own car reported the crash to authorities.
The crash system activates when sensors on the car detect a sudden change of speed or movement.
An emergency call is automatically placed to local first responders who can pinpoint the precise location of the incident using information supplied by the vehicle's GPS unit.
An audio recording released by the authorities reveals how Bernstein tried to convince the dispatcher that there was no cause for concern.
When the dispatcher asks what'd happened, Bernstein responds, "Ma'am, there's no problem. Everything was fine."
Suspecting there was more to the situation than Bernstein was letting on, the dispatcher responds: "OK, but your car called in saying you'd been involved in an accident. It doesn't do that for no reason. Did you leave the scene of an accident?"
We know that Progressive is using tracking device to increase your insurance rate based on your driving habits.
We also know that Emergency Assistance can and will be used to track.
However a vehicle auto calling to police, is a serious implication of 4th amendment rights.
What if two family members or friends collided and want to settle as private parties?
Seriously, 4th amendment allows to keep the mouth shut, however the driver now has little choice. In EU this system has been mandated to be installed in all cars from 2018 and nobody is objective to this so far.
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