View Poll Results: Stop making vehicle that go over the top speed limit ?
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> Should they still built cars/vehicles to go over 100 MPH ?
> Should they still built cars/vehicles to go over 100 MPH ?
Hi Member's,
Do you think that the auto companies should stop making vehicles
that go above the average speed limits of their country ?
Do you think that the auto companies should stop making vehicles
that go above the average speed limits of their country ?
Please post why they should or shouldn't 
Would our roads be safer ?
Would we save fuel ?
Would you & your family `be safer ?
Would we pollute less ?
Why do we need 200 MPH rides on our highways that can
be purchased/driven by untrained driver's like `Space
Would our roads be safer ?
Would we save fuel ?
Would you & your family `be safer ?
Would we pollute less ?
Why do we need 200 MPH rides on our highways that can
be purchased/driven by untrained driver's like `Space
{Please post your thoughts/comments}
Should `be interesting & informative
What \
We need 1000 + HP ?
Should `be interesting & informative
What \We need 1000 + HP ?
Last edited by Space; Apr 15, 2013 at 09:08 AM.
NYS DRIVE Act Would Ban Ferraris and Other "Assault Vehicles"
NYS DRIVE Act Would Ban Ferraris and Other quotAssault Vehicles
Just a month after the passage of the New York state Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (SAFE), comes another noble nanny-state proposal from the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo. The New York Directive to Regulate Inessential Vehicle Effectiveness Act (DRIVE) seeks to limit the capabilities of so-called "assault vehicles" which contributed to the deaths of 1,077 people and injury to over 128,000 on New York State roadways in 2011. The city of New York reported another 250 deaths and over 49,000 injuries resulting from vehicular assaults in the same period.
Cuomo stated, "this new law will limit vehicular violence through common sense, and reasonable reforms that will make New York a safer place to live. When society confronts serious issues, it is the function of government to do something, and the NY DRIVE Act will now give New York State the toughest, strongest protections against vehicular violence in the nation."
Provisions in the DRIVE Act would ban multiple makers of vehicles including Lamborghini, Porsche, and Ferrari, as well as many more common models such as the Chevy Corvette and Camaro, Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Charger.
"Classic" versions of these cars (those over 20 years old) would have to be reregistered with the state and have their ignition system removed. Cuomo remarked on the proposal, "these are the vehicles the police use. Citizens don't need these vehicles. These vehicles serve no purpose for defensive driving."
If passed, the DRIVE Act would ban the sale of these "assault vehicles" within New York State. Residents would be required to transfer or sell the vehicles out of state or turn them over to the NYS Department of Motors Vehicles (DMV) within one year. After one year, these vehicles would be banned from operation on NYS roadways. Violation through possession would result in charges of a Class D Felony, punishable by no more than 5 years in prison and a $7,500 fine.
Other provisions of the DRIVE Act include,
— Enhanced Driving Record checks to ensure those who have committed a vehicular crime in the past no longer have access to their weapon of choice.
— Bans on spoilers, low profile tires, ground effects kits, and the color red. In addition to many other speed enhancements.
— Bans on tinted windows for concealed occupant carry.
— Passenger limits of four persons per vehicle. Current vehicle capacity is exempted under the regulations as long as no more than four persons are loaded into the vehicle.
— Bans on passenger vehicles with a curb weight exceeding 4,000 lbs or more than 200 horsepower.
— Bans on commercial pickup trucks with greater than a half-ton bed capacity or greater than 400 foot-pounds of torque.
— Along with mandatory reporting of "large quantity" fuel purchases that could indicate use for illegal activity.
State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver (D) called Cuomo "the Mary Poppins of our time." He went on to say, "under normal circumstances Governor Cuomo would prescribe a spoon full of sugar to make the medicine go down. However in this instance he can not with consideration of the NYS SODA Act on the table." The SODA Act (State Order for Dietary Acceptability) requested by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would ban high capacity sugary drinks. Further provisions would seek to prevent the sale of so called "assault milkshakes" which wage daily war on the lactose intolerant.
- Michael Brossack
- 1 month ago
NYS DRIVE Act Would Ban Ferraris and Other quotAssault Vehicles
Just a month after the passage of the New York state Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (SAFE), comes another noble nanny-state proposal from the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo. The New York Directive to Regulate Inessential Vehicle Effectiveness Act (DRIVE) seeks to limit the capabilities of so-called "assault vehicles" which contributed to the deaths of 1,077 people and injury to over 128,000 on New York State roadways in 2011. The city of New York reported another 250 deaths and over 49,000 injuries resulting from vehicular assaults in the same period.
Cuomo stated, "this new law will limit vehicular violence through common sense, and reasonable reforms that will make New York a safer place to live. When society confronts serious issues, it is the function of government to do something, and the NY DRIVE Act will now give New York State the toughest, strongest protections against vehicular violence in the nation."
Provisions in the DRIVE Act would ban multiple makers of vehicles including Lamborghini, Porsche, and Ferrari, as well as many more common models such as the Chevy Corvette and Camaro, Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Charger.
"Classic" versions of these cars (those over 20 years old) would have to be reregistered with the state and have their ignition system removed. Cuomo remarked on the proposal, "these are the vehicles the police use. Citizens don't need these vehicles. These vehicles serve no purpose for defensive driving."
If passed, the DRIVE Act would ban the sale of these "assault vehicles" within New York State. Residents would be required to transfer or sell the vehicles out of state or turn them over to the NYS Department of Motors Vehicles (DMV) within one year. After one year, these vehicles would be banned from operation on NYS roadways. Violation through possession would result in charges of a Class D Felony, punishable by no more than 5 years in prison and a $7,500 fine.
Other provisions of the DRIVE Act include,
— Enhanced Driving Record checks to ensure those who have committed a vehicular crime in the past no longer have access to their weapon of choice.
— Bans on spoilers, low profile tires, ground effects kits, and the color red. In addition to many other speed enhancements.
— Bans on tinted windows for concealed occupant carry.
— Passenger limits of four persons per vehicle. Current vehicle capacity is exempted under the regulations as long as no more than four persons are loaded into the vehicle.
— Bans on passenger vehicles with a curb weight exceeding 4,000 lbs or more than 200 horsepower.
— Bans on commercial pickup trucks with greater than a half-ton bed capacity or greater than 400 foot-pounds of torque.
— Along with mandatory reporting of "large quantity" fuel purchases that could indicate use for illegal activity.
State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver (D) called Cuomo "the Mary Poppins of our time." He went on to say, "under normal circumstances Governor Cuomo would prescribe a spoon full of sugar to make the medicine go down. However in this instance he can not with consideration of the NYS SODA Act on the table." The SODA Act (State Order for Dietary Acceptability) requested by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would ban high capacity sugary drinks. Further provisions would seek to prevent the sale of so called "assault milkshakes" which wage daily war on the lactose intolerant.
Space, I really hope that so called "DRIVE" act is fake or something because that is just insane. According to that, every car my family owns is banned. Even my moms little Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is banned for being an "Assault Vehicle" because it has a spoiler. I really hope that is all a cruel joke. I don't see why we have to be punished for what other people do with their cars.
Hi `Bill & thanks for your post...I sure hope it's not true, but with some of the politicians we have 2day
It's possible...
It's amazing the power of many of the vehicles on the road & it's sad that so many of the owners/drivers really don't know or have been trained to handle the power or able to control a ride @ high speed...
I love high performance, but the older I get the more I believe that one should have training b-4 they drive a car capable of high speeds...
I love SPEED
, but in a safe way 4-Sure...WoW, I'm getting old 
I look 4ward to reading what our other member's post (?)
OK, your turn to fill in some space on the MCF...I just think theres 2 to much space on the MCF 4-Sure
Last edited by Space; Apr 15, 2013 at 11:36 AM.
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 12,590
From: Mentor, Ohio
Let me begin with a classic quote:
"With great power comes great responsibility"
At any speed, a car can be dangerous. But making cars go faster is only part of what drives the technology we enjoy (among ideas such as fuel efficiency and alternate fuel sources). If we said "who needs a car to go beyond 100 MPH", I think this would have an effect on other aspect of the automotive industry, such as to get a car to go beyond 100 MPH also requires durable components.
It also creates cause for inventing better safety systems in the event of a high speed incident, same systems (such as pre-dsigned crumple zones, air bags, seat belts, ABS, ETS, etc) that we are beginning to take for granted as they are becoming almost standard on all cars. Yes, I know some people are not fans of ABS or ETS, but a lot of these are systems to help improve your safety (whether they work well or not, well, that's a different discussion).
Now, our current cars are using programming in the PCM to limit such items as top speed. And to be honest, even though I prefer to be without limits, I would rather a PCM restriction then flat out "no" that car would never be designed for it.
This is a topic that can be heavily debated for and against. But keep in mind, you can never "uninvent" something. We already have cars made to go over 100 MPH, you can't take them back.
"With great power comes great responsibility"
At any speed, a car can be dangerous. But making cars go faster is only part of what drives the technology we enjoy (among ideas such as fuel efficiency and alternate fuel sources). If we said "who needs a car to go beyond 100 MPH", I think this would have an effect on other aspect of the automotive industry, such as to get a car to go beyond 100 MPH also requires durable components.
It also creates cause for inventing better safety systems in the event of a high speed incident, same systems (such as pre-dsigned crumple zones, air bags, seat belts, ABS, ETS, etc) that we are beginning to take for granted as they are becoming almost standard on all cars. Yes, I know some people are not fans of ABS or ETS, but a lot of these are systems to help improve your safety (whether they work well or not, well, that's a different discussion).
Now, our current cars are using programming in the PCM to limit such items as top speed. And to be honest, even though I prefer to be without limits, I would rather a PCM restriction then flat out "no" that car would never be designed for it.
This is a topic that can be heavily debated for and against. But keep in mind, you can never "uninvent" something. We already have cars made to go over 100 MPH, you can't take them back.
The Maniac has spoken & I appreciate his words/thoughts/opinions 4-Sure Thank You!!!
I'm going to jump in2 the below Vette & escape all the madness that's happening on the highways & in our World...
Wish EveryOne a Safe & Happy Journey on their Highways of Life 4-Really-Sure..
I wonder how fast I can go ? What's top end on below ? (I'll let you know later), but what `if ?
Last edited by Space; Apr 15, 2013 at 04:38 PM.
Space I was sitting here screaming at my computer reading the 2nd post, that's just down right insane!!! I mean what the f***! That's just WAY too much government control its not even funny. We'd all have to drive a friggin Toyota prius. But I doubt there is any way something that insane would pass. Leave it to New York to come up with something so ridiculous.