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Rear-view cameras on cars could become mandatory (LA Times)
Los Angeles Times ^ | 12/4/2010 | Jerry Hirsch

Posted on 12/05/2010 1:52:45 AM PST by GraceG

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To: The Toad

Good the government is here to stop the millions of children getting run down in driveways....”

Saving them for the death panels for 60 years later??


81 posted on 12/05/2010 8:28:22 AM PST by ridesthemiles
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To: Ditter
My back up camera doesn't show me where I am backing it beeps when something gets within a certain distance of my back bumper.

Looks like something I might look into with my next purchase.

But then again, the feds might save me the trouble and mandate it by then.

82 posted on 12/05/2010 9:58:01 AM PST by sonofagun (Some think my cynicism grows with age. I like to think of it as wisdom!)
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To: BigCinBigD

It’s like they think that big Black Mercury wont dare hit me! Idiots...

LOL. That’s the mentality. They ARE daring you to hit them, and other than a lawsuit, it’s the criminal aspect of it as well. I drive in L.A. and believe me, these dimwits are really asking for it. I thank God that I’m not PO’d most of the time and if they catch me on a really bad day..I will gladly turn my SUV into Death Race 3000.


83 posted on 12/05/2010 1:10:24 PM PST by max americana (FIVE)
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To: screaminsunshine
‘Managed’ Health Care is morphing in to the Communist “Managed Life’ system. That was the original intent of HMO’S.

Agreed. And government mandated cameras in our lives be it back up, speed, traffic light, or full body scanners at airports, are part of that same goal. Likely the ones defending government mandated cameras on their car support all the above as well.

84 posted on 12/05/2010 2:13:27 PM PST by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: Fresh Wind
MY post: Generally though I'd rather back in...

I have a nice scrape on my rear bumper from an idiot who tried to do just that.

That is why we once had road skills test in driving that included parking in all situations. I used to back tractor trailer rigs with 50' trailers through alleys and even make turns in those alleys. They are 100% blind for about 30 ft directly behind. I never hit anyone and never damaged a truck or trailer doing so.

IF a person can't back with their mirrors and by turning their head to start with all the technology will do is confuse them more. Plus a viewing screen adds another distraction to the process when they should be viewing the mirror or have head turned. Truth is many drivers never learned how to properly use their mirrors much less set them for maximum field of vision.

When I back in to park I have a fresh look at the entire situation and I know where the car is in the space behind me. BTW I am parking a three quarter ton full size full W.B. hi-top conversion van when I do this. My vehicle backs it at a 45 degree angle or less and I straighten up the vehicle alignment so I leave others room as well. But better than backing in is this. Try and find a space where you can pull simply pull through to the opposite one in front and park your car headed out. Problems solved. Peoples driving skills are the problem. Gadgets will not fix that.

85 posted on 12/05/2010 2:39:50 PM PST by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: Alberta's Child
Auto insurance companies basically became de facto government agencies once they were put in the completely untenable situation where

OK now let me ask you something. How long do you think mandatory insurance would have lasted had the insurers simply refused to sell it? Moist auto insurers BTW also sell homeowners etc. It's just like the healthcare insurers. Obamacare is something companies like BC/BS have been trying to get pushed through for decades. It gives them a mandatory market. The insurers may yell, kick, and scream in protest when their lobbying efforts tell a completely different story.

I'll offer no defense for any of them because they own a good majority of our lawmakers these days. I'll call them what they are. Corporate Socialist Tyrants using government to guarantee profits.

86 posted on 12/05/2010 2:55:27 PM PST by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: american_ranger

Forgive me for having an opinion.


87 posted on 12/05/2010 5:57:48 PM PST by Joann37
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To: Joann37
Sorry guys; I don’t think this is a liberal “feel good” program at all, . . .

You are incorrect, but you're welcome to your opinion.

;^)

88 posted on 12/05/2010 6:01:18 PM PST by airborne (Why is it we won't allow the Bible in school, but we will in prison? Think about it.)
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To: Joann37
Well heck why stop here then? Why not a licensed driver validation system MANDATORY in all vehicles made 2014 and after? Or retrofits for current ones? All states be required to place an ID chip in your operators license and a system on your car with one way downlink communications via satellite to activate it? Each car would have listed allowed by owner drivers and be required to have active liability insurance covering listed drivers. To start your vehicle the license must be inserted and remain inside the reader for the duration of your trip.

Sounds like a wondertful idea to me because I don't want an uninsured and unlicensed driver hitting me. What say you?

Don't flame me folks. I would call it tyrany. I'm just trying to make a point and show what happens once government gets a foot in the car door.

89 posted on 12/05/2010 6:36:50 PM PST by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: cva66snipe
OK now let me ask you something. How long do you think mandatory insurance would have lasted had the insurers simply refused to sell it?

That's an excellent question. I'll tell you exactly how that worked here in New Jersey. Insurance carriers began to do exactly that -- and the state government responded by issuing a mandate for insurance companies to write auto insurance policies as a condition for being licensed to sell any insurance in the state. As a result, companies did one of two things: (1) they pulled out of the state entirely, if auto insurance was their primary business line (for a long time, I believe GEICO refused to sell policies here); or (2) they established separate subsidiaries in New Jersey that enabled them to directly tie their premiums for New Jersey policy holders to their enormous claims in New Jersey. Item (2) was necessary for them because under state law this was the only way for them to legally impose premium hikes beyond the limits imposed by the state.

After a few years of this, the State of New Jersey got really serious about auto insurance reform like never before.

90 posted on 12/05/2010 8:26:57 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested.")
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To: cva66snipe
Peoples driving skills are the problem. Gadgets will not fix that.

Exactly right!

91 posted on 12/06/2010 6:13:02 AM PST by Fresh Wind
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