huskers2468 t1_jeacjah wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Reply to comment by ElDub73 in In Vermont, trucks keep getting stuck in Smugglers’ Notch. Locals are at their wit’s end. by bostonglobe

Frankly, I liked the idea that proposed a fine to the GPS companies that the truck is utilizing.

One of the main reasons the trucks continue past the signage is that they trust the GPS. Forcing the hand of the GPS companies for trucks is a great way to tackle that issue without spending money.

ElDub73 t1_jeah32t wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:27 PM

The GPS companies have no liability and I’m sure you agree to not hold them liable every time you use their product.

huskers2468 t1_jeai5hm wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM

If the GPS systems are trucks only and not the standard ones the public uses, then they could hold liability for refusing to change the road designation.

ElDub73 t1_jeak7px wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Eh I don’t fundamentally disagree with the spirit of what you’re saying, but I just don’t see it happening.

huskers2468 t1_jeamf7n wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM

I completely understand. I did not think it was possible, but it was brought up as a topic in that last meeting.