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Google Maps will now display speed limits for its Android and iOS apps

14 pointsby whoisnnamdiover 6 years ago

8 comments

masonicover 6 years ago
Will they bother to update for temporary speed limit changes (e.g. during construction)?<p>I had a rental Chevy last week that put up an alert on the dash display every time it decided I was &quot;speeding&quot;. Hell, on I-5 in the middle of the night, even the <i>semis</i> are speeding.
ddingusover 6 years ago
Great! More data. Useful right?<p>Well, will it be so useful when plots of drivers speed become somehow available?<p>Secondly, what about using that data to reconsider speed limits? That&#x27;s probably a good thing.<p>Will we get both?<p>I sure don&#x27;t want mail in tickets. Yes, I speed. Most people I know do. Many are generally resonable and prudent, and that&#x27;s not always the speed limit, nor always in excess of it.
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Finsover 6 years ago
I had a GPS that did that something like 10 years ago. Is it news because (gasp!) Google is doing it?
Fjolsvithover 6 years ago
What I would find useful would be to tell maps what my maximum vehicle speed is and have it then suggest the fastest route.<p>I haul big sheds and only get 55mph without causing severe wear on my delivery trucks.
tinus_hnover 6 years ago
Interesting. If the camera feature is enabled by default this means you can’t use Google Maps anymore in France.
nikolayover 6 years ago
I&#x27;ve been using Sygic, which does this, has alerts, etc. Again, is this news or promotion?
marpstarover 6 years ago
How did Apple beat Google to this?! I&#x27;ve been seeing this in Apple Maps for awhile now.
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xfitm3over 6 years ago
I&#x27;m capable of deciding how fast to drive. I hope this is an optional feature.