SatNavs Blamed For Speeding Drivers

[RobBrady]

Following on the heels from yesterday's story about a lorry overturning in a narrow lane that was clearly unsuitable for HGVs, here is yet another story that suggests many drivers overly rely on their satnavs.

Ian Temperton, who is a casualty reduction manager with Norfolk County Council, has claimed that satnavs are responsible for speeding on the A17 near Terrington St Clement. Three people have died on the single carriageway road in recent years.

Temperton says that satnavs report a 70mph speed limit whilst the actual is 60mph.

He adds "Satnavs, while undoubtedly a great boon, are not infallible. They are sometimes inaccurate and won't always have the most up-to-the-minute information on things like new road lay-outs and temporary speed limits."

Representing satnav companies, the general secretary of Intelligent Transport Systems, Jenny Martin, reportedly argued that it was up to the Highways Agency to update the speed limit information.

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Robert Brady

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Whether you are using a sat nav or a map you use them as secondary aids to the old fashioned Mark one eyeball coupled to the brain.
Its amazing how many people when asked "what sign did we just pass" say they did not even see a sign.
Ultimately its down to the road user to be observant and drive well.
That people get caught speeding and have accidents is testimony to the fact that they fail to do either.
I'm not a perfect road user by a long way but at least can and do read road signs.
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Id rather be riding a Motorcycle 4 wheels are the norm Subaru Forester

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[Philip]

[gem]

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Gem said
"I disagree that someone speeding is automatically not looking or not driving well.
86mph on a quiet motorway in summer at 9am is better than 25mph beside a large number of people in a build up area."
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I did not phrase my response well enough and I agree with you Gem you are spot on I was trying to make the point that observation is the key to driving safely.
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Id rather be riding a Motorcycle 4 wheels are the norm Subaru Forester

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