Getting speeding tickets is downright frustrating, not to mention it can cost quite a penny. With paper maps largely a thing of the past, today's drivers rely on GPS services for directions and speed limits.
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Let's be real, it's much more convenient to have your own display and just see the map all the time. Having the speed limit on screen also negates the risk of “Oh, shoot! I was going 50 mph in 30! It looked like a highway! » Luckily, Google Maps offers this feature now.
Unfortunately, the speed limiting option is only available for Android users. Those who have an iPhone may have to wait a little longer for this new feature or use a different app, which we will discuss in this article.
While most GPS devices and apps offered to display the speed limit right from the start, Google Maps was late to the game. However, recently this useful feature is also available in Google Maps.
What about the speed limit?
While the feature has been widely available in the app since early 2019, speed limits are nothing new for Google. By this point in the article, you can probably guess that the journey began with an acquisition.
In 2013, Google spent nearly $1 billion to acquire Waze, a wildly popular navigation software known for its detailed road information. We'll share more about Waze for iPhone users, but the app's acquisition ultimately led to Google releasing a speedometer update for Android users.
Much to the dismay of county treasurers, the update includes speed camera icons to help you avoid speeding traps and tickets. Apart from the US, this convenient feature is also available in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Russia and several other countries. So, if you are planning to take a road trip to Cancun, you can do it with complete peace of mind.
Limiting the maximum speed using a sign 3.24
Prohibitory sign 3.24 “Maximum speed limit” is one of the most popular signs on country roads:
3.24 "Maximum speed limit." It is prohibited to drive at a speed (km/h) exceeding that indicated on the sign.
The meaning of this sign depends on the number inscribed in the red circle.
For example, if the sign shows the number 70, then you can drive no faster than 70 km/h.
In most cases, the sign is used specifically to reduce the permitted speed .
However, sign 3.24 can also be used to increase the permitted speed. Clause 10.3 of the traffic rules:
Note. By decision of the owners or possessors of highways, an increase in the speed on sections of roads for certain types of vehicles may be allowed if road conditions provide for safe movement at a higher speed.
For example, let there be a sign on a country road with a limit of 90 km/h:
For passenger cars, this sign does not change anything. However, it applies to all types of vehicles. Therefore, for category C trucks, whose speed is normally limited to 70 km/h, this sign raises the maximum permitted speed to 90 km/h.
Stepped speed limit
Let's look at the features of installing 3.24 signs, which are unknown to most drivers. The point is that if a section of the road has a low speed limit, then the signs should be installed in steps of 20 km/h. This is regulated by the requirements of GOST R 52289-2004 (clause 5.4.22):
If a maximum speed is set on a given section that differs from the maximum permitted speed on the previous section by 20 km/h or more, a stepped speed limit is applied in increments of no more than 20 km/h by sequentially installing signs 3.24 at a distance of 100-150 m from each other. friend.
A stepped speed limit may not be applied in front of a populated area indicated by sign 5.23.1 or 5.23.2 if the visibility distance of the sign is more than 150 m.
Thus, when organizing repairs on country roads, a combination of signs “70 - 50 - 40” can be used and a separate sign “40” cannot be used. Otherwise, installing the sign is a violation of GOST requirements.
How to enable speed limit
Turning on the speed limit on Google Maps is very simple. To get started, launch the application, select “Menu” and click “Settings” (gear icon).
In the Settings section, click on the speedometer and enable additional settings as desired. Settings include:
- Show Speed Limit – Shows the speed limit for the road you are currently on. It is located next to the speedometer.
- Show speedometer – an icon appears in the lower left corner indicating the current speed.
- Play Alert Sound - The alarm turns off when you exceed the speed limit.
- When to show the alert - you can choose whether you want the alert to be higher or at the speed limit.
Fines for driving too slowly
The Code of Administrative Offenses does not provide for a separate article containing punishment for driving at too low a speed (if there is a 4.6 sign). However, for this violation the driver may be punished under Part 1 of Article 12.16 for failure to comply with the requirements of road signs.
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For too low a speed, you can receive a warning or a fine of 500 rubles .
Note. In this case, it does not matter how much the car’s speed was less than the value indicated on the sign. The fine will be the same.
Other useful features
Google Maps is a truly powerful navigation system. There are many customization options, hidden features, and geospatial search tools. Here are some that you will definitely find useful.
Offline Maps
Like most users, you probably access Google Maps on your smartphone. But what happens if there is no coverage? No problem, Google will help you.
Select a destination and tap the bottom of the screen. Click Download in the pop-up window and you can access the map (including destinations and companies) from the download section.
Shared trip
Google Maps allows you to see photo sharing options from Lyft and Uber in the app. Select your destination and click on the travel icon or public transport icon.
You're immediately shown all available vehicles in your area, including fare and time estimates, although this service may vary depending on your exact location and your internet or data connection.
Time travel
Street View's huge collection of images lets you see how streets have changed over time. Want to see what your neighborhood used to look like? Now you can. This special time machine is now available in all locations and you can access it by clicking on the stopwatch icon.
Disabled accessible routes
To find wheelchair accessible routes, tap Destinations after selecting your destination.
Then tap the public transportation icon and select Options.
From there you will be able to see the wheelchair accessible route.
This feature was first available in New York, Boston, London and several other cities around the world. However, more information is being added, so feel free to check it out. Updates keep coming, so make sure you are always using the latest version to get the latest features.
Location history
Depending on how long you've been using Google Maps, you may have received an email in January 2021 with a link to view your location history. Basically, the app can track you throughout the year and throughout your travels, and it reminds you of where you've been.
Some might think it's a cute way to remember trips or even a useful way to track your gas mileage. You can see this information in the Location History tab in the app.
Traffic speed
Traffic regulations regulate in detail the speed limit for all types of vehicles. The main categories are the following parameters:
- Terrain;
- Type of vehicle – truck/passenger car;
- Presence of dangerous cargo in the car;
- Presence of people in the car – there is movement without passengers or there are people in the vehicle (especially children or groups of people).
In addition, additional road signs may regulate the maximum speed limit. You cannot ignore them and allow speeding to happen.
The rules are based on two important concepts:
- The first concept is the braking distance of vehicles . The concept is derived exclusively from physical laws. Braking distance is the distance a vehicle will travel with the brake pedal pressed. The distance is affected by speed, roadway surface, and vehicle weight.
- The second concept is stopping distance . The concept refers to the distance in meters that the car will travel until it comes to a complete stop from the moment the driver detects a dangerous situation. As you might guess, the stopping distance consists of two components - the speed of the driver’s reaction to a dangerous situation plus the braking distance itself. Many factors influence the speed of the reaction. Such factors include visibility and a relatively subjective concept - the psychophysiological state of the driver.
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If the roadway is poorly lit or there is fog, all this will lead to a slower driver's reaction in case of danger. In addition, the driver himself may not be concentrated (for example, due to lack of sleep), which will similarly lead to an increase in the stopping distance. Safety – personal, pedestrians, and other drivers – depends on concentration. If you approach the issue inattentively, drive with violations, or for failure to comply with traffic rules, you should prepare to pay a fine or even criminal punishment.
Based on physical laws, statistics and international practice, speed limits were developed in the traffic rules, provided for different areas and conditions.
Speed limits for iPhone users
As stated above, Google Maps does not have the ability for iPhone users to view speed limits in the app. While Google Maps has a lot of features, and very accurately, if your heart is set on this feature, you should check out Waze.
Once the app is downloaded to your phone, you can set up an account with your familiar places, preferences, and more. Turn on the speedometer by following these instructions:
- Click on the "Search" option in the lower left corner of the application.
- Click on the settings icon located in the top left corner of the pop-up window.
- Scroll down to "Speedometer"
- Enable this option so it will be green
This application allows you to interact with other drivers. Whether you see debris on the road or a police officer, you and others can update this information and warn other drivers. This application is also available for Android users.
Once you set up your account, you can earn a crown by alerting other drivers and receiving waves or thanks! If you are curious about the traffic jam, you can check or add comments.
Option #1. Via the Autocode website
The Autocode website contains complete information on all decisions made. The materials must be accompanied by information about the date, time and place of the recorded traffic violation. They will allow you to verify that the car really fell under the Code of Administrative Offenses and that the fine was issued legally.
- Through the main page, go to the “Violations and Fines” section;
- To find an administrative violation for a specific vehicle or driver, you must enter a query from a combination of input parameters (registration certificate number, driver's license number or decree);
- After entering the data, click the “Check” button.
The result will appear on the screen with information about the location, composition of the violation, as well as time and date. Attached photographs from surveillance cameras will allow you to see the car and its trajectory in the designated area. This service is available only to residents of the capital.
