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ARTICLE · 26 MAY 2021

Inaccurate GPS speed zone recognition is no excuse for speeding

You have little chance of getting out of a court penalty for speeding because your in-car technology proved to be sadly unreliable.

AustraliaCriminal Law

Motorist concerned about inaccurate GPS

I listened to a scenario involving an inaccurate GPS speed zone recognition system being discussed on radio recently.

A motorist lives near Lemon Tree Passage in NSW. He has 20 kilometres to drive to a shopping centre near Raymond Terrace. There are about six speed zone changes within that distance.

The motorist has a GPS system produced by a recognised and reputable manufacturer. This GPS system has a speed zone recognition function, but it seems out of date and there are no updates to keep it current.

The is motorist is worried about breaking the speed limit, as he is accustomed to relying on the GPS to keep him within the legal limit.

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