A remote kill switch for car engines
A kill switch that can be used to safely stop vehicles in case of an emergency.
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A kill switch that can be used to safely stop vehicles in case of an emergency.
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This can go wrong in many ways if hackers get access to it.
https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/
Car engine kill switches can be dangerous! Check out this driver who nearly crashed after her car was shut down at a busy highway after missing a payment.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2769788/We-hit-probably-dead-Woman-s-car-remotely-shut-busy-three-lane-Las-Vegas-interstate-auto-lender-determined-missed-payment.html
It can be used by the police to safely stop cars during high-speed chases.
Kill switches are popular with auto lenders and car finance companies.
Remote kill switches are very effective at curbing car thefts.
Most car tracking units now come equipped with a remote kill switch.