Modern vehicles are becoming less about freedom and more about control. By 2027, every new car is expected to be mandated to include driver-facing cameras that constantly monitor you behind the wheel. These systems are being marketed as “safety features,” but many people see them as a major invasion of privacy. The idea that your own vehicle could watch your face, track your behavior, and potentially decide whether or not you are “fit” to drive raises serious concerns about government overreach, data collection, and personal freedom.
What starts as a feature meant to prevent distracted driving could quickly become something much bigger. These systems may eventually be capable of preventing your car from starting if the software believes you are tired, distracted, emotional, or otherwise unfit to drive. That’s a slippery slope. Once control over your vehicle is placed into the hands of automated monitoring systems, where does it stop? Americans have always valued independence and the freedom to travel without constant surveillance. Many people believe this crosses a line.
But together, we can try to stop it.
If you believe this issue deserves attention, put your name, email, and an optional comment in the form below. We are working toward organizing an official survey and gathering public support to present concerns directly to lawmakers and government agencies. This is not an official survey yet — it is simply a way to gauge interest and connect with others who care about protecting privacy and personal freedom in modern vehicles. Together, we can make our voices heard.
DID YOU GIVE YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY PERMISSION TO TRACK YOU?
If you're unsure whether your insurance company is tracking your vehicle, now may be a good time to review your policy and ask questions. Do you have a tracking device plugged into your vehicle? Did you download an app that monitors your driving? Were you automatically enrolled in a telematics program when you signed up for coverage? These are questions every driver should consider.
To help consumers take action, Harry has drafted a simple letter that can be sent to your insurance company requesting clarification about any tracking programs associated with your policy. The letter also notifies the company of your intent to remove any tracking device and requests documentation showing when and how consent was provided. Whether you ultimately choose to participate in a tracking program is your decision, but it's important to make that choice with a full understanding of what information is being collected and how it may affect your insurance coverage.
You can find Harry's sample letter below and modify it as needed for your own situation.
NEW MANDATORY SPEED GOVERNOR LAW
HB4948 is now sitting on Governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk awaiting his signature, and if signed, Illinois would join several other states that have already adopted Intelligent Speed Assistance programs for certain repeat speeding offenders. Under the bill, drivers with multiple qualifying speeding convictions could be required to install a state-approved speed-limiting device on every vehicle they own or operate and would be prohibited from driving vehicles that are not equipped with the technology. One issue the legislation does not appear to account for is the impact on classic and antique vehicles. Many vintage cars were built decades before modern vehicle electronics existed and may not be compatible with currently available speed-limiter systems. As a result, owners of classic cars who become subject to the mandate could find themselves effectively unable to legally drive their vehicles, not because the cars are unsafe or illegal, but because there may be no practical way to equip them with the required technology.
Recognizing this gap, I developed a potential solution specifically for pre-1996 vehicles and other classics that may not be compatible with existing speed-limiter technology. Rather than simply pointing out a problem, I wanted to propose a practical path forward if these mandates are going to become a reality. The provisional patent for the concept is included below and is available for anyone interested in exploring or implementing a compliant solution for older vehicles. If lawmakers are going to require speed-limiting technology, there should also be a viable way for owners of vintage and classic cars to continue operating their vehicles legally.