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.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
- The OnStar feature of stopping stolen vehicles via satellite opens up opportunities for further development of technology to safely immobilize stolen cars.
- GPS Tracking
- The GPS capabilities of OnStar can be leveraged for innovative solutions in vehicle tracking and recovery systems, both for consumer and enterprise use.
- Collaborative Law Enforcement
- The cooperation between OnStar operators and law enforcement showcases the potential for further integration of technology in facilitating collaborative efforts in crime prevention and apprehension.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive Security
- The OnStar feature of stopping stolen vehicles highlights the need for advancements in automotive security systems to prevent car theft and increase overall safety.
- Vehicle Recovery
- The GPS tracking capabilities of OnStar present opportunities for the development of specialized vehicle recovery services that utilize cutting-edge technology to locate and retrieve stolen vehicles efficiently.
- Law Enforcement Technology
- The collaboration between OnStar and law enforcement agencies demonstrates the potential for advancements in law enforcement technology, such as improved communication systems and real-time tracking solutions.
