Bill Pierre Ford

Some high-tech firms think cars will be the answer to solving problems on our roadways, like potholes and bad weather.

Technology can detect things like icy roads and precipitation, so many in the transportation sector see a future of cars calling authorities with updates on road conditions. These networks could then mobilize snowplows, road repair crews and law enforcement in terms of locating accidents immediately after they happen when they cause a traffic slowdown.

It all sounds promising, but we wonder how many people want their smart cars talking to the police when they’re topping the speed limit.