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Re:UK government: no more smart motorways without stopped ca... by londons_explore on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @03:29AM (#26886431)
In the days when I can buy a weather station for $16 or get the weather in my phone for free, I don't think this should add much to the cost.

Likewise I can get bulbs that turn themselves on and off based on weather, light, the stock market or the phase of the moon, all for $3 from China. There is no way someone should be allowed to charge the UK government millions for the same.

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Re:UK government: no more smart motorways without stopped ca... by reom_tobit on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @05:29AM (#26887219)
I doubt the $3 weather sensor has been tested / rated / secured in the same way that sensors for a motorway would be.
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