Geofencing could be the future
New technology that automatically slows your car down may not only prevent speeding tickets, but could make speed limit signs redundant.
Officials at Ford say that the ‘geofencing’ technology designed by them creates a virtual area where vehicles slow down, according to Ford.
It works by sending the driver information through the dashboard display, with the new and improved speed limit flashing below the current speed.
The vehicle will automatically reduce speed according to the geofenced zone, with the driver able to override the system to deactivate the speed limit control at any time.
The technology is currently on trial and some think that it could someday do away with the need for speed limit signs completely.
Officials also say Ford’s Geofencing Speed Limit Control system could help drivers avoid speeding fines and improve roadside appearances.
They also say that the system could enable drivers to ‘set their own geofencing zones at speeds as low as 20km/h, including at depots and private facilities’.
Speed limits could also be set ‘dynamically’, to take into account factors such as ‘local hazards, temporary road works and the time of day’.
“Connected vehicle technology has the proven potential to help make everyday driving easier and safer to benefit everyone, not just the person behind the wheel.” they added.
