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To: Carry_Okie
This challenge could be mitigated considerably with a wireless beacon, reflector, Maps alert, or other indicator being an element of closure signage. Of course, that puts responsibility on government actors to effect said notification, and they don't want the liability.

I don't think it would be that hard. The car constantly sends me notices about many things. If my wife is using the car, I can see an interactive map of where she is, and where she is going. Even with her "driving" I can control the car with my phone. Like any other piece of equipment in the road, I'm still responsible for dealing with it impeding traffic, etc. As far as a flat or mechanical breakdown, it can send me a message, or just summon a tow truck on its own.

18 posted on 05/30/2026 7:22:20 AM PDT by eastexsteve
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To: eastexsteve
I don't think it would be that hard.

I don't either. My point is that putting all on the car is silly. The goal is a total solution, as the redundancy greatly reduces the probability of error. After all, police put up caution tape around accident sites.

23 posted on 05/30/2026 7:33:19 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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