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OnStar Helps Prevent Auto Theft

By Steven Rodriguez

New technology is expected to help California police put the brakes on auto theft. Beginning with 2009 models, GM cars and trucks equipped with OnStar technology will have a new feature called Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. When an owner reports their vehicle as stolen, OnStar will send a signal to the vehicle that will alert police and prevent the thief from accelerating. The new feature was designed to assist police during high speed chases and prevent the accidents and injuries that often occur during such pursuits. More than 300 people are killed every year during police pursuits, according to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration. OnStar representative Brad Williams explained the innovative system: “First and foremost, we will flash the four-way lights so law enforcement knows that we are slowing down the correct vehicle...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on April 30, 2008 (boomark / email).