Complacency II

[Jeff Bone]

I believe this one already made the rounds, but it was suggested that
I forward it by someone else who will remain nameless for the
moment...

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JUNE 26, 17:33 EST

Rental Car Company Investigated

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) "The state Department of Consumer Protection is
investigating a complaint against a rental car company that used
satellite
technology to track a New Haven customer's alleged speeding.

James Turner complained about Acme Rent-A-Car of New Haven for using
his
rented minivan's global positioning system to clock his speed.

The tracking system is frequently used as a navigational aid.

Acme billed Turner $150 for each of three alleged speeding violations
last
fall. Turner, 44, is suing in small claims court in New Haven to
recover the
money.

``It's a scary situation to be given speeding tickets by way of
satellite,
never having come into contact with a law enforcement agent,'' he
said.

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jb