Ford has filed a new patent for technology that could allow cars to automatically report speeders. This high-tech system uses cameras and sensors to spot when a vehicle is speeding, capture images, and send this information to the authorities or nearby police vehicles. While Ford says this technology is intended for police cars, not regular vehicles, it’s stirring up concerns about increased surveillance and privacy. Imagine your car not just driving you around, but also keeping an eye on your speed and potentially reporting you for violations!
Ford recently filed a patent for a new system that might make speeding tickets even more unavoidable. This system could let Ford cars automatically catch and report speeders.
The patent, filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), describes a system that uses cameras and sensors in Ford vehicles to detect when someone is speeding. The technology could then capture images of the speeding car and send this in...