Recently there was some discussion on this ng concerning the presence of a "black box" in newer pickups and cars. In that discussion where one wanted to remove or unhook it so "Big Brother" couldn't have access to the information stored inside, several commented that that would never happen as it is too expensive or difficult to gain access. As I recall the issue went unresolved. I present the following for your viewing pleasure. This appeared in todays Daily Oklahoman under the title "Retrieval system to aid officers"
"Oklahoma Highway Patrol officers have received a crash data retrieval system to help with automotive crash investigations.
The device was given earlier this month by District Attorney Richard Gray.
"Newer automobiles have a similar black box in them; however, this device is necessary to retrieve the information stored in the vehicle's black box," Gray said.
The system will aid officers investigating cases involving automobile crashes and will benefit thte district attorney's office in prosecuting those cases, he said."
I am not taking sides in this issue, just presenting this for your perusal.
George Vigneron
95 GMC 2500 6.5 TD