That’s not at all the same logic. Yes, cars can go way above speed limits. And there are use cases where cars need to have more power (driving uphill for example). But this is about an autopilot specifically programmed/instructed to actually go above speed limits, and going above speed limits is illegal. So the setting in itself is illegal. Having the technical ability to go above speed limits is not. If the driver chooses to use that ability and go above speed limits, it’s illegal again. This is not rocket science.
there are use cases where cars need to have more power (driving uphill for example).
More power does not equal more speed.
Tractors are way more powerful than most cars, but are also super slow. Cars can be made powerful but not fast.
Many drivers enjoy going on a day race track where they can go as fast as they want. My car (not a Tesla) even has a special warranty that allows me to disable certain road safety features when I’m on a race track.
If I pay for a 200mph car, why should I not be able to safely enjoy it? I’m a responsible adult.
If an idiot decides to drive 200mph on a public road it’s their mistake to own up to.
That’s not at all the same logic. Yes, cars can go way above speed limits. And there are use cases where cars need to have more power (driving uphill for example). But this is about an autopilot specifically programmed/instructed to actually go above speed limits, and going above speed limits is illegal. So the setting in itself is illegal. Having the technical ability to go above speed limits is not. If the driver chooses to use that ability and go above speed limits, it’s illegal again. This is not rocket science.
More power does not equal more speed.
Tractors are way more powerful than most cars, but are also super slow. Cars can be made powerful but not fast.
Many drivers enjoy going on a day race track where they can go as fast as they want. My car (not a Tesla) even has a special warranty that allows me to disable certain road safety features when I’m on a race track.
If I pay for a 200mph car, why should I not be able to safely enjoy it? I’m a responsible adult.
If an idiot decides to drive 200mph on a public road it’s their mistake to own up to.
It’s like saying guns kill, not people.
So you agree with the rest of my statement then?
Not at all.
The same way I can disable road safety features on my car when I am on a racetrack, they can use their stupid autopilot on a racetrack.
Btw fuck Tesla. But it’s the people using Teslas that are fucking idiots.