Satellites will issue speeding tickets from space

[Dare]

UK drivers had better stay under that speed limit, because the traffic authorities are watching… from outer space. According to The Telegraph, an American company called PIPS Technology has developed a system that uses two cameras on the ground and one satellite in orbit to catch speeders.

The system — called “SpeedSpike” — figures your average speed between two points, captures an image of your license place and reports you if you’re going faster than the law allows. Oh, and if you’re hoping Great Britain’s notoriously gray weather will save you, you’re out of luck; the system works even when it’s cloudy or dark.

SpeedSpike will be tested in two places: the London borough of Southwark, and along the A374 between Torpoint and Anthony in Cornwall. If the trial is successful, the tech may be used to enforce speed limits near schools, to reduce the need for speed bumps, and for “main road enforcement for traffic reduction.”

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[Scott]

Gee there aren't enough cameras already in the UK and now they have them in space?  Do you guys have any privacy rights??   

[John S]

let me get this right, Americans are going to get rich helping our authourities spy on and fine us.  

I know Uncle Sam loves spying on other countries dastardly deeds, but why pick on us having fun in our cars.

So much for our special relationship then. Gee thanks guys.

[Dare]

let me get this right, Americans are going to get rich helping our authourities spy on and fine us.  

I know Uncle Sam loves spying on other countries dastardly deeds, but why pick on us having fun in our cars.

So much for our special relationship then. Gee thanks guys.

As long as their picking on you guys
they are leaving us guys alone

[Ian]

Scott, the only people that have rights here are criminals.

[Slugger]

Gee there aren't enough cameras already in the UK and now they have them in space?  Do you guys have any privacy rights??   

Nope