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Originally Posted by EtoS
This. Outside of the cop in a lexus due to the carpet, every single incident was dumb drivers hitting the gas instead of the brake. This changes nothing but adds further un-needed costs to cars. Way to go politicians, glad to see the economy is back on track for you to waste time on nonesense like this. Oh wait...
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This really should not be adding any notable cost to a vehicle, virtually all new cars have electronic throttle control, they just need to change the behavior when both pedals are being mashed down.
Now there is some other stuff I have a problem with, like new airbag regulations to help air bags keep non-belted passengers inside vehicles during accidents. That will add a tangible cost to each and every vehicle, and only helps to protect people that willingly made a choice to be less safe by not using the belt. Personally I think if you didn't have a seat belt on, you are asking for it and insurance shouldn't even cover the medical costs.