Published: 24 February 2009
Driving within Speed Limits
Transport for London (TfL) has launched the first digital map of the Capital’s road speed limits to help drivers keep their driving within the law.
The digital map, which is available for free download on the TfL website, can be integrated onto Satellite Navigation devices and is aimed at reducing collisions on London’s roads.
This map, once integrated into any SatNav or Global Positioning System (GPS), will be able to display the current, accurate speed limit to a driver and alert them if they exceed the legal speed limit. GPS device manufacturers are being encouraged to take full advantage of this resource which will help to improve road safety in the capital.
It is estimated that if everyone used the digital speed map, the number of road collisions could be reduced by 10 per cent.
Chris Lines, Head of TfL’s London Road Safety Unit, said, ‘’This technology will mean drivers know the correct speed limit at all times, which will help them to drive more safely. This is about helping motorists make their own, informed decisions about the way they drive.
“Some of the SatNav devices currently on the market can already adopt this new map and we hope other manufacturers will make the necessary adaptations to help make London’s roads safer for everyone."
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