Devices work by using GPS data and traffic cameras to determine speed limits

Some models cut the engine power if a driver surpasses the local speed limit

But some fear they will fail when there are temporary speed restrictions in place

A new crackdown on speeding could see all new cars fitted with 'Big Brother' speed limiters under plans to fall in line with a controversial EU ruling, it was revealed last night.

The devices work by using GPS data and traffic cameras to determine the speed limits of each road.

If a driver surpasses that limit, depending on the model, an alarm could sound, the engine power may be automatically reduced or the accelerator pedal could be pushed back.

While speed limiters are supported by environmentalists for lowering speeds and therefore reducing emissions, some fear they could fail to notice temporary speed limits.

Tory MPs, meanwhile, accused the devices of installing 'Big Brother in your cockpit', saying they were part of an 'anti-driver campaign' and 'unconservative'.

Source - Daily Mail

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