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In the UK, my satnav specifically tells me when I'm approaching a speed camera. I'm not sure why that's legal.
by oneeyedpigeon 5y ago
In the UK, my satnav specifically tells me when I'm approaching a speed camera. I'm not sure why that's legal.
- sokoloff 5y ago(As an American,) I’m puzzled at the thought that that wouldn’t be legal. To me, that seems like it should be protected free speech.
- krapp 5y agoDo machines have the right to free speech?
- sokoloff 5y agoThe authors of the GPS software and the buyers of the GPS do.
- oneeyedpigeon 5y agoWell, in Europe we do have a different take on the whole free speech/consequence balance, so I totally recognise that! I guess I see it a bit like a device which could block ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) - i.e. a device which is designed to allow users to break the law.
- sokoloff 5y agoAlternately, a device that encourages users to comply with the law via particularly well-timed, targeted reminders. :) I don’t recall if it’s Germany or Switzerland (or elsewhere in Europe somewhere) where I’ve seen official signs warning of a speed camera just ahead. Are those signs encouraging breaking the law elsewhere?
- pmyteh 5y agoThe official rationale for speed cameras in the UK is to reduce speeds in areas of danger, not to raise money from speeding fines (though the "safety camera partnerships" have certainly tried to do the latter too). So the cameras are painted bright yellow and their inclusion in satnav databases is actually encouraged on the basis that it highlights danger spots and encourages compliance with the limit. Which is honestly a bit inconsistent with the way our law enforcement normally works, but there we go.