"Makes it hard for any technology solution to assist"

The word that jumps out is 'assist'.

Ulimately down to the driver to be observant. We never relied on technology years ago.

The word that jumps out is 'assist'.

But if it legally is required to be turned on by default and requires a manual override which, if used, could mean additional liability if there is an accident then it doesn't exactly help. This tech is required to be installed and enabled on all new cars and yet it is quite flakey and as far as I know relies on a service that is in most cases subscription based (map updates for sat nav). For a mandated safety service it shouldn't require a non-mandated sat nav solution.

I think this thread has gone too far off topic.

Edited by Realalemadrid (Wed 13-Nov-24 15:35:23)

There was a thread on a Hyundai forum last April (some Hyundai models have a broken ISLA system that works by trying to read roadside signs, doesn't use a satnav database, but doesn't recognise the UK national speed limit sign, I guess because it can't tell whether the limit should be 60 or 70).

One guy on there managed to get an answer from his MP quoting the then Minister for Roads that GSR technologies (including ISLA) are currently optional in the mainland UK (but mandatory in NI under the Windsor framework). They are mandated only in the EU since July. I don't think this has changed since.

I see it has been suggested we are off topic...

However, my understanding was that any new cars in the UK would have it turned on by default whenever you start the engine. Whilst not mandated it is what the cars will actually do... I may be misremembering though.

In reply to a post by Realalemadrid:

I think this thread has gone too far off topic.

Sorry. Google Maps on my laptop doesn't track this site.

I guess your satnav has also gone wrong.

The one in my car needs a £300 CD from Germany to update the maps and direction instructions. My old phone holder sucked onto the windscreen works just fine.

In reply to a post by broadband66:

Ulimately down to the driver to be observant. We never relied on technology years ago.

Flashing and beeping car incorrect speed indicators could be cited as a driver distraction. The law says you must not drive distracted. I can't square this circle.