4/22/08-A bill has died that sought to require the disclosure of the presence of “event data recorders,” or “black boxes” in the owner’s manual for personal vehicles.
Kentucky law now doesn’t require vehicle owners to be notified that vehicles are sold with EDRs. The boxes could include information on the vehicle’s speed, direction of travel, location, steering performance, braking performance, and seat-belt status and accident information.
Insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers and other interested third parties can access data after an accident. In many newer vehicles, the information is automatically uploaded to a communication center immediately following an accident, according to published reports.
Sponsored by Sen. Julian Carroll, D-Frankfort, SB34 also would have given owners control over any data collected. Insurance companies and auto manufacturers would only have been allowed to access the data with the owner’s consent or through a court order.
The bill also would have given owners control over any data collected.
Efforts to restrict use of the devices will have to wait until the 2009 regular session convenes.

1/9/08-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would require the disclosure of presence of “event data recorders,” or “black boxes” in the owner’s manual for personal vehicles.
Kentucky law now doesn’t require vehicle owners to be notified that vehicles are sold with EDRs. The boxes could include information on the vehicle’s speed, direction of travel, location, steering performance, braking performance, and seat-belt status and accident information.
Insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers and other interested third parties can access data after an accident. In many newer vehicles, the information is automatically uploaded to a communication center immediately following an accident, according to published reports.
Sponsored by Sen. Julian Carroll, D-Frankfort, SB34 also would give owners control over any data collected. Insurance companies and auto manufacturers would only be allowed to access the data with the owner’s consent or through a court order.
For bill status, call (502) 564-8100. In Kentucky, call 1-800-372-7181.