So the feature in some cars where they can automatically call 911 when you're in an accident isn't actually new, but it is making its way to more and more makes and models. It turns out that if you have this feature, you might want to reconsider running from the scene of an accident:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/car-calls-911-after-alleged-hit-and-run-driver-arrested/
There definitely can be a slippery slope with features like this and GPS tracking, but they aren't always bad things. There have been cases of people stealing cars with GPS tracking and getting busted for car theft plus (in some cases) violent crimes that they are on the run from.
Hit and runs drivers are terrible and the punishment for this kind of crime should be severe. Anyone convicted shouldn't get their drivers license back for a long time.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/car-calls-911-after-alleged-hit-and-run-driver-arrested/
There definitely can be a slippery slope with features like this and GPS tracking, but they aren't always bad things. There have been cases of people stealing cars with GPS tracking and getting busted for car theft plus (in some cases) violent crimes that they are on the run from.
Hit and runs drivers are terrible and the punishment for this kind of crime should be severe. Anyone convicted shouldn't get their drivers license back for a long time.