Cops Might Get 'Radar Guns' That Spot Distracted Drivers
Police of the future could be able to detect distracted driving with the same effort as spotting speeders by using radar guns.
A company in Virginia is developing a device that has the technology to determine if someone is texting and driving. The radar-gunlike device detects the telltale radio frequencies that are transmitted from a vehicle when someone inside is using a cellphone according to Malcolm McIntyre of ComSonics. It’s similar to a device that cable repairmen use to find leaking frequencies in a transmission.
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ComSonics, the company that is working on the device, said that a text message, phone call and data transfer emit different frequencies from a cellphone, allowing the new technology to help police catch those that are texting behind the wheel or using their cellphone without a Bluetooth hands-free device.
The device is “close to production” but the company will still have to get legislative approval and adoption by law enforcement agencies.
[Source: Pilot Online]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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JUST RAISE SPEED LIMITS TO 120MPH AND ERADICATE THIS PHANTOM MENACE
Every human driver on the planet already has a device to spot distracted drivers. It's called a WINDSHIELD.