Heather Hobson
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OnStar is now capable of stopping a moving vehicle. The service, which comes installed on GM vehicles, has long been known to contact rescue personnel and allow drivers back into their vehicles when they’re locked out. Now if your car is stolen, they can actually stop a car from running. OnStar’s GPS technology allows them to locate the exact coordinates of the vehicle. The new “Stolen Vehicle Slowdown” program allows operators to slow down the stolen vehicle avoiding deadly high-speed chases. Subscribers who find their car has been stolen they must first contact police. OnStar can then track the vehicle, aiding law enforcement officials to locate it. Operators stay in contact with officers to confirm they have the right vehicle, by flashing the vehicle’s lights, for instance. Police could then request that OnStar slow, or eventually stop the vehicle by decreasing fuel to the engine.  "We look forward to having technologies like Stolen Vehicle Slowdown available to aid our officers in apprehending suspected car thieves and keeping our officers, highways and citizens safe," said David Hiller, national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police, in an OnStar announcement.
Stolen Vehicle Slowdown will be included as part of OnStar's Safe & Sound plan, the least expensive level of service offered. After the first year, during which the service is free in most new GM vehicles, Safe & Sound costs $18.95 a month or $199 a year.
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| rocketranger on Oct 28, 07 0 Trends 2,582 Comments |
Only on GM cars.
Or those who ordered them & car is Used after XK miles.
Cant outsource to Benz etc makes.
Nice system.
Should pay Onstar bill with Auto Insurance policy.
Nice neat bill.
OK GM & Onstar. |
rocketranger on Oct 28, 07 0 Trends 2,582 Comments
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