Ford's new tech could turn police cars into high-tech watchdogs

Ford Motor Company recently filed a patent application that's raising eyebrows and sparking debate about privacy and surveillance on our roads. The patent, "Systems and Methods for Detecting Speeding Violations," describes a system that could turn Ford vehicles into mobile speed detectors capable of reporting other drivers to the police.

The patent application was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in January 2023. However, it was formally published by the USPTO on July 18, 2024.

This innovative yet controversial technology has the potential to revolutionize traffic law enforcement while simultaneously raising significant concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

How it works​

The proposed system utilizes a sophisticated combination of onboard cameras and sensors to monitor the speed of surrounding vehicles in real time. If a car is detected exceeding the speed limit, the system springs into action. It captures a high-resolution image of the speeding vehicle, meticulously records the speed, time and precise location of the violation and then compiles this information into a comprehensive report.

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Ford's new tech could turn police cars into high-tech watchdogs

Ford is seeking a patent application that describes a system that could turn Ford vehicles into mobile speed detectors that could report other drivers to police.

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[mattfivefour]

Wow, the ultimate police state surveillance tool.

 

[Baby Yoda]

mobile speed detectors capable of reporting other drivers to the police.

Turn in your neighbor.

 

[Batman]

Po-Po joins Big Brother in watching!

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

They already have plate readers, which are a huge Fourth Amendment issue. And a huge privacy issue.
The courts have come down repeatedly on the side of a police state

Guess I should get a horse. No license plate required. And the horse can tell TPTB what I think of them

Oh, wait, I'm sure there's a horse DNA database out there someplace [sigh]

 

[Tall Timbers]

Guess I should get a horse.

Does your apartment have a place suitable for keeping horses?

It's interesting that our lawmakers don't seem to question the Constitutional legality of bills they vote for. With that document being ignored it's a given that our govmint will become as heavyhanded/oppressive as any other.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Does your apartment have a place suitable for keeping horses?

Yes, but it would be a lease violation and a code/zoning violation. Even if I got permission from everyone, I'm sure the extra fee every month would be prohibitive. I could board, but that would require travel to/from using other-than-the-horse, or maybe just stay with the horse (cheaper)

 

[Tall Timbers]

Yes, but it would be a lease violation and a code/zoning violation. Even if I got permission from everyone, I'm sure the extra fee every month would be prohibitive. I could board, but that would require travel to/from using other-than-the-horse, or maybe just stay with the horse (cheaper)

You'd probably need a car to get to and from where your horse is boarded.

 

[Eric Nicholas]

Hmmm...yes. We have dissenters here. Noted.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Refusniks

 

[3Nails4Given]

Yes, but it would be a lease violation and a code/zoning violation. Even if I got permission from everyone, I'm sure the extra fee every month would be prohibitive. I could board, but that would require travel to/from using other-than-the-horse, or maybe just stay with the horse (cheaper)

You could probably get an old Walgreens horse but you might run out of quarters before you get anywhere

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

You could probably get an old Walgreens horse but you might run out of quarters before you get anywhere

Maybe a pony-on-a-stick
At least I'd have lots of steps . . . multiply by 2, since horses have four legs