The possibility of developing a device that would allow police to stop vehicles remotely is reportedly being examined by a European Union agency, according to the BBC.
The possibility of developing such technology, as reported by the BBC, is being examined by the European Network of Law Enforcement Technology Services (Enlets), a body under Europol and established during the French presidency of the EU in 2008.
This particular entity is reportedly examining whether the development of such technology is feasible.
At the same time, the publication emphasizes that such a device would have implications for both road safety and civil liberties.
In an EU document (December 4) cited by the BBC, there is talk of a program aimed at creating a "technological solution" that could become an "integrated standard" for all cars entering the European market.
The document in question was published by the EU citizens' rights protection organization, Statewatch.
As the BBC notes, little is known about Enlets' operation, and most of it has come to light through Statewatch.
However, according to the publication, the program appears to be in its very early stages, while it is estimated that, in any case, it would take many years to formulate a comprehensive technical proposal for a device of this kind.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
