Dandock wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:26 am
It's one thing worrying about what is and is not displayed and laying the blame but shouldn't we all really be paying attention to the prevailing circumstances and 'actual' signage?
+1..these are all driver "aids" and don't (or shouldn't) replace our eyes!
A bit like blaming parking sensors for not picking up low bollards......
(also, I'm confident there'll be a disclaimer somewhere in the not-so-small print. That the camera can pick up the red-ringed ordinary speed limit signs, permanent or temporary is clever enough; how it is expected to see gantry signs 4M above is another step ...)
Dandock wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:26 am
It's one thing worrying about what is and is not displayed and laying the blame but shouldn't we all really be paying attention to the prevailing circumstances and 'actual' signage?
Absolutely agree. The more driver aids we have, and ACC is another case in point, the more we may be tempted to rely on them and drop our concentration. And on boring motorways that can result in drowsiness to the extent of dropping off!
PBT147 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:34 am
Hi, Anyone noticed the speed limit indicator doesn't read the overhead signs on Motorways? apparently its a known issue which should have been explained when I purchased the optional extra. Just wondered if it works for anyone before I request a full refund.
On the assumption that we're all talking about the camera based system, I wouldn't expect it to read text on overhead gantries at all. It can miss signs at the roadside and then again provide info without a sign being there. In Germany recently the display gave advance warnings of narrowing lanes (roadworks/contraflows) and showed this info below but there were no roadsigns. Perhaps there are some links to the satnav.
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Given that large sections of our Motorways are being converted into Smart roads the ability to read the overhead signs must surely be a prerequisite.
My journey home from the PEC via the M1 had two long sections where the overhead signage said 50mph and other signage warned of Average Speed Cameras so if you have a camera based speed limit recognition system it needs to work.
Question, why do many drivers slow down to 50mph on a road where there are Average Speed Cameras?
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I don't have this option but find that the Nav shows the prevailing limit when just set to Map. In France recently it also picked up most of the temporary roadwork limits too.