In a somewhat disturbing "Big Brother" like call, as most reporters are dubbing it, London has begun a set of trials which will attempt to control vehicle speed limits from an orbiting satellite.

The idea of the system is that information regarding speed limitations is recorded on a road per road basis for all public roads, and the satellite has the ability to track what road you are on, and what speed you should be travelling, based on your location. This system can then proceed to do one of two things if an individual is caught over the speed limit - either automatically slow the car down and cap its maximum speed at the limit, or simply advise the driver with a clear and bold alert (as most Global Positioning Systems in fact, already do). There will of course, be an override switch that will allow the driver to disable the satellites ability to control the car - but nonetheless, that would certainly keep you on your toes as a driver.

Testing will begin on London cabs, buses and government vehicles only and private citizens will not be affected. It remains to be seen if the new technology will be effective and if citizens are willing to accept this amount of government intrusion into their daily drive.