Speeding Specifications: Ford files patent for camera system that reports vehicles to police
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has announced a patent application for a camera system that would report vehicles to the police if they were driving above the speed limit. The patent—which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in January and published on July 18, 2024—specifically highlights that “traffic police officers typically […]
Not so fast: Austrian government can now confiscate your car and sell it if you drive 60 km/h over the speed limit
Vienna, Austria — The Austrian government is cracking down on “super speeders” on its roads in an effort to boost safety by outlining a new law that allows the government to confiscate — and even sell — the vehicles of those who drive 60 km/h or more over the speed limit. Austria has seen a […]
No Need For Speed: 60 percent of drivers okay with anti–speeding tech in vehicles, IIHS survey shows
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 60 percent of drivers would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded posted speed limits. The survey, which polled 1,802 drivers in the United States, asked respondents questions about the […]
Stunting Stunt Driving: Drivers in Saskatchewan will now automatically lose license for a week and vehicle for a month for stunt driving
Regina, Saskatchewan — Drivers in Saskatchewan will now automatically lose their license for a week and their vehicle for a month for stunt and high-speed driving, according to the Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). These new driving penalties came into effect in the province on Wednesday and were initially processed in February. Prior to this change, […]
High Speed Highway Shifts: Ten sections of Ontario highway will see speed limit increases
Toronto, Ontario — Beginning July 12th, the Ontario government will raise the speed limit on ten sections of provincial highways in northern and southern Ont. With these changes, the speed limit will permanently increase from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on five sections of Hwy. 401, two sections of Hwy. 403, as well as sections […]
