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<b>NO MORE SPEEDING FINES:</b> Ford Europe is introducing a speed trap-beating tool that will always keep your car under the limit. <i>Image: Newspress / Ford</i>
<b>NO MORE SPEEDING FINES:</b> Ford Europe is introducing a speed trap-beating tool that will always keep your car under the limit. <i>Image: Newspress / Ford</i>

  • Ford Europe tech prevents speeding
  • Car camera spots the limit signs
  • Speed camera becomes redundant

COLOGNE, Germany - Breaking the speed limit can be costly in terms of fines and driving bans as well as playing a significant role in many road accidents. Ford is now launching technology that could help prevent drivers from exceeding speed limits – at home and abroad.

Drivers have for some time been able to set a maximum speed for their vehicle. Now the all-new S-MAX sports activity vehicle – equipped with 'Intelligent Speed Limiter' – can help ensure the maximum speed is automatically adjusted to remain within changing speed limits.

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