[bruecksteve]

I'm guessing most of you know about "black boxes" in new cars now. See if your car has one...

http://www.crashdatainfo.com/_wsn/page3.html

[Rob Hood]

I would be more concerned that the police would attempt to download crash data without your permission to determine your vehicle's speed. Unless you are being charged with a crime, I don't think the police have that authority, even if they are investigating an accident. IOW, I would tell them to get a warrant first. They need to show probable cause, I think. I'm no lawyer, but I think that they can't do that unless a criminal act was readily evident.

I'm not advocating less-than-above-board tactics, just trying to ensure that rights aren't violated. It would certainly be in one's best interest to be up front with the police...

I'm also more concerned about the drive-by-wire cars being shut down by frequency manipulation. I hope I never buy a car with that feature, as much as I'd like to have a Corvette. And I'm sure an EMP could damage a new car nowadays anyway, so bring back the Holleys!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)