{"id":12603,"date":"2019-08-12T16:19:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T16:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=12603"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:22:44","slug":"google-maps-speed-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/google-maps-speed-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Track Of The Speed Limit With Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Google Maps is tracking speed limit signs to help us raise awareness against excessive speeding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you pay little attention to speed limits, then it\u2019s time for a change.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Speed limits are strategically posted on roads to guide you while on a journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When you fail to follow the speed limit signs, you are not only calling the attention of the cops, but also putting yourself at a huge risk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>That\u2019s why you are strongly advised to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/google-maps-gets-a-speedometer-another-reason-to-look-at-your-phone-when-driving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"speedometer feature (opens in a new tab)\">speedometer feature<\/a> that comes with your navigation app.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps you are wondering: Why would I refer to Google Maps when I have a GPS on my dashboard?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As opposed to conventional navigation features, when a driver goes over the speed limit, Google Maps speedometer changes colors to give you a visible warning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The use of colors is a brilliant idea since you no longer need to be darting your eyes back and forth to track your speed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s an improvement that you should give it a try. But make sure you are also using the speed limit indicators and speed camera alerts which also add value.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Unfortunately, this feature is only available for Android users. Iphone users may need to wait a little longer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tap on the app and check if your phone supports this feature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In the meantime, let us show you how to report a speed camera trap and any other incident that could impact traffic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to activate the speedometer on Google Maps<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To turn on this feature, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Open Google Maps.<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap on the three-stacked-line icon.<\/li>\r\n<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\r\n<li>Go to settings.<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap Navigation Settings.<\/li>\r\n<li>Go to Driving Options and slide the toggle on.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>That\u2019s easy, isn\u2019t it? Yet not every phone comes with that feature so keep that in mind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to report a speed camera trap<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Go to your Google Maps app.<\/li>\r\n<li>Type your destination to get started. Note that you can only report speed cameras if you are in navigation mode.<\/li>\r\n<li>Select the speech bubble icon with the plus sign.<\/li>\r\n<li>Choose Mobile speed camera.<\/li>\r\n<li>You\u2019ll see a message on the screen saying: \u201cAdding mobile speed camera to the map.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>You could always tap \u201cUndo\u201d if you wish to cancel the task.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to report an accident or an incident that builds up traffic<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Tap on Google Maps<\/li>\r\n<li>Type in your destination to get started. Again, you can only report incidents once navigation mode is activated.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you spot a crash or any other incident such as a traffic jam, tap the speech bubble icon with the plus sign.<\/li>\r\n<li>Select: Add a report.<\/li>\r\n<li>Choose either crash or slowdown.<\/li>\r\n<li>Then, a message will appear on your screen saying: \u201cAdding (crash or slowdown) to the map.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>You can tap \u201cUndo\u201d if you wish to cancel the task.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Do you use the Google Map speedometer feature? Will this feature help us make the road a safer place to drive?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Feel free to let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/texting-and-driving-florida-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SEE ALSO: New Florida Law Call On Drivers To Put Their Phones Down (opens in a new tab)\">SEE ALSO: New Florida Law Call On Drivers To Put Their Phones Down<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Maps is tracking speed limit signs to help us raise awareness against excessive speeding. If you pay little attention to speed limits, then it\u2019s time for a change. 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