[newzjunkey]

It's disturbing in a sense given that you cannot cross examine the data recorder and one should have to prove the recorder was functioning to specs and all code must be available for inspection. This is almost self-incrimination but driving is a privilege *not* a right, cars are regulated and licensed for emissions, safety. Drivers are licensed. So when considering the narrow scope of autos, I do not have a problem with this device being used in a court of law as a portion of evidence. I'd be more concerned and suspicious if it were the only evidence.

ALL drivers should be made aware of these devices at time of purchase and be required to initial their having been told about the device, its purposes and possible consequences.

[oceanview]

the other problem is that is "criminalizes" poor driving. if you don't hit the brakes, maybe its just because your eye-to-foot coordination is bad.

[son of caesar]

this driving is a privilge and not a right has always bothered me a bit. when the constitution was written, my happiness would probably depend on me owning a horse or two.
so if i cant drive the car since its a privilege, ill just obey my founding fathers who surely would have allowed me to ride my horse on any roads i helped pay for. bottom line, get the filthy govt out of my life one way or another, its retarded, too dam expensive and is a vastly inferior product.

[Jeff Gordon]

ALL drivers should be made aware of these devices at time of purchase and be required to initial their having been told about the device, its purposes and possible consequences.

Good point. Being watched is not a deterrent unless you know you are being watched.