I have often wondered why the US Government allows automakers to manufacture cars which are capable of exceeding the maximum speed allowed.

It would sort of be like allowing a US maker to manufacturer to make a car without air bags or seat belts or a bumper..   

Before the modern car computers, I rationalized by saying it would be too difficult to limit the speed, without compromising the performance of the car in different gears..   but that isn't the case anymore.

So when I saw Ford make this big announcement today first thing I thought was, I wonder how long till the govern the speed on ALL cars.

Then I caught a glimpse of it inside the same article..

"Our research and development office has been talking to Ford about it," said National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokeswoman Elly Martin. "We are excited about this and very interested."

I know, they will spin this "we just want to keep our kids safe", but if they can keep kids safe.. 

Why wouldn't they keep everyone safe ?