A couple of points:
- There are actually very few sections of the HTA that are 'owner liability'. Photo radar is one, but note that there are not demerit points assessed against the owner (and I don't believe they appear on a d/l extract but not certain).
Would also apply to red-light cameras with the same caveats.
So, here's a question for you (I realize its speculative); but what about using the car's data stream in the same way, as the basis of an absolute liability offense, in relation to speed, billed to the owner, w/o assertion of criminal or operator liability?
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Second thought, in respect of criminal liability, it is my understanding that Flight Recorder data was used in trial of those w/connections to a terrorism charge. A warrant was obtained, I'm sure, in respect of the use of that data; though it was protected, prior to any warrant........could/should the same apply in the event of vehicle collision? (does it?)
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Third thought, I'm toying with buying a new car............was looking at some of the features...........turns out, even the new entry level models have emergency rear breaking as a collision avoidance system, and that system overrides the driver instruction to the vehicle.
Can that same tech not be used to reasonably limit excessive speeds in the first place, irrespective of criminal liability?
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Last one: Back our airplane example. Certain real-time data is now streamed between planes and ATC as well, typically as the airline itself (real-time location monitoring etc etc.).......
That data-stream includes information which could be used as evidence (subject to production order).....but which more importantly, allows real-time monitoring of location and altitude and speed in some circumstances, data which can be and often may be seen in real-time by a third party (ATC control etc.).
If ATC is the 'regulator' or 'traffic cop' of airspace and can see certain data in real-time; should a regular traffic-cop have access to same? If so, what action, if any, should that information permit? Can they respond to a speeding car, and if they then measure speed by either radar or pursuit lay a charge?