fairsheet
Senator
I think we'd find that the legally-permitted use of data from OBD-II boxes, is circumscribed. That's because this technology is federally mandated for all (buyers of post '95 cars) and it was originally authorized ONLY for the purposes of monitoring emissions equipment. If I'm not mistaken, the fact that OBD-II can also be used to monitor non-emissions related mechanical issues with a car, is more in the vein of a "bonus" than a mandate.Actually the Rental Car company won..He signed a contract that had that clause in it.
as for the higher rate for heavier vehicles is to account for the heavier wear it puts on the roads. Taxing gas directly has the same effect.
Not sure why you are asking the question other than in setting up a strawman about another government beaurocracy
Now then...if we're renting a car from a company that promises to use the OBD-II to monitor our speed, we retain the option of renting from a company that doesn't make that promise. But, it wouldn't be reasonable to simply tell all Americans that if they don't like OBD-II, they can jolly well buy themselves a pre-'96 car.
Long babble short...I suspect that absent specific federal legislation, the use of OBD-II information for any purpose beyond monitoring a cars vital function, must be voluntary on the part of the driver AND the driver must have a reasonable and valid alternative.