Mandatory GPS tracking involves using GPS technology in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety. Proponents argue that it enhances road safety and reduces accidents by monitoring and correcting dangerous driving behaviors. Opponents argue that it infringes on personal privacy and could lead to government overreach and misuse of data.
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@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
No
@9NLTYMF6mos6MO
I would counter by arguing that the government knowing where people’s vehicles are at all times will decrease the risk of grand theft auto, allow us to track anyone who is driving without insurance or license and the tracking would make finding people who are in trouble faster.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Yes
@9NLTYMF6mos6MO
The context is that during the 2022/23 financial year, there were more than 128,000 car thefts, a 19% increase from the prior year. This would decrease as people would be aware that we know where all cars are and they cannot escape.
@9N928LD6mos6MO
Yes, but only for those convicted of road related offences, sex offenders and people aged under 21 years old.
@9N828LX6mos6MO
Yes but only on people with points on their licence or previous history of dangerous driving
@9P26G365mos5MO
Too complex for a yes/no answer, but this should be debated and a decision made based on factual information and a balance of practicality and morality.
@9QQ96B45mos5MO
i only agree that road safety should be improved the government should not be monitoring people’s gps
GPS tracking should not be used, however road safety is important and use of black box technology for example to mandatory for all drivers to monitor driving behaviour rather than location tracking
@9QCWC7V5mos5MO
I really don't mind, got nothing to hide. But maybe the device could be installed to drivers who have a speeding offence
@Hixxy15mos5MO
Yes, but only used for those who have committed a motoring offence and to be removed after a certain period of time
@9PWDD5L 5mos5MO
Yes but it should not be unaffordable for people with cars. Companies must already install them with a marginal to no effect of the purchase price for the consumer
@9N46VWR6mos6MO
Yes, for drivers who have continuously been caught driving irresponsibly on the road.
@9N3JGHF6mos6MO
Yes, for people who have previously been caught driving dangerously (i.e speeding, running a red light). People with more serious offences (i.e DUI, at fault of an accident) should have to retake their driving test before being allowed to drive.
@9PQFTZ95mos5MO
I can see a need for speed and acceleration monitoring, but, not the government should not have access to location information
@9PPTP7W5mos5MO
No leave us alone you'll only use it to catch people out and make us pay for fines but you won't put them on rich people's cars or people In power
@9PPMG8C5mos5MO
No, the government has enough control and this feels like a step towards further government control.
@9PPDW2H5mos5MO
I can see both sides, if it makes driving safer then great but it depends who is monitoring the data.
@9NJL3HB6mos6MO
could be useful to track stolen vehicles however dont see how this would be implemented as someone will find a way to disable it..
@9NHBXFZ6mos6MO
Maybe put in vehicles where the drivers have points on their licences or who are being monitored for other offences. Also put more cameras on pedestrian crossings.
@9NCWCQN6mos6MO
Yes, for an efficient network including self driving vehicles to work the location of every vehicle on the road should be known at all times
@9NBB2V8Women's Equality 6mos6MO
I see why it would be useful and would help get bad drivers off of the roads but privacy is also a right.
@9N4P2PG6mos6MO
No, there are other ways to tackle road safety and reckless driving
@9MPPWLW6mos6MO
No, this is a violation of personal privacy and a breach of international human rights.
@9P4GG7F5mos5MO
If someone is caught tailgating or speeding/driving unsafely- the consequences must reflect this and a tracker may be a good option for this.
@9NQVDL76mos6MO
Not for monitoring people's driving but yes for locations it could be useful incase someone goes missing or gets lost
@9NP4LC76mos6MO
Only for those who have committed traffic offences, and on a short-term basis for the most minor offences.
@9N75W54 6mos6MO
Yes; for R plate drivers, anyone who has points on their license, and anyone over pension age.
No, only for drivers who have previously committed offences.
@9N666JR6mos6MO
Only to people that have not driven safely on the road before or criminals who are out of jail
yes, but only those with points on their licence, duis etc
@9N4WL8F6mos6MO
Yes, but only if the driver has committed a crime or their vehicle has been stolen in the past.
@9N4WYRP6mos6MO
Yes, but only if they have a criminal history or history of traffic accidents
@9MY48WG6mos6MO
No, that will not solve the issue of reckless driving
@9MY3HGG6mos6MO
This should be mandatory for all young, new and elderly drivers
@9MWTJLQ6mos6MO
Yes, but use of data needs to be highly regulated to avoid misuse and governemtn over reach
Only to the elderly, there are more people over a certain age not being honest with their sight and health problems.
@9NYLWQH5mos5MO
Encouraged but not mandatory. Unless you have a job that relies on you being a safe driver then understandably it may be a requirement in that situation.
@9PVVYNS5mos5MO
Too much government overreach is bad. They already in some cases have more than they should. If they were allowed to do that, they could track your car 24/7. There is better ways about fixing bad driving and drunk driving on the roads.
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