Coming soon to a vehicle near you.
This is a new product developed by Ford Motor Co., called MyKey. Starting next year, Ford Motor Company will roll out a new feature, controlled by a computer chip in the key, that allows parents to limit the car's speeds to 80 mph and set a maximum volume for the audio system and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn't wear a seat belt on some 2010 models . Parents also have the option of having the car sound a chime if the teen exceeds 45, 55 or 65 mph. The feature will debut on the 2010 Focus compact car and quickly move to other company models as a standard feature, the company said . Parents? Maybe they should sell the thing to some kids who might want to slow their parents down a little. I hate to come off sounding like a control freak, but maybe this is an idea whose time has come for everybody, not just kids. After all, if the speed limit is 55 or 65, 80 should be plenty. I'm guessing it's just a matter of time before Washington lawmakers get their f...