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mapping and surveying technologies for Asia – ASM

Satellite Navigation Systems 'Leading to Surge in Australian Road Accidents'

Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have led to a surge in road accidents, posing the same danger to drivers as mobile phones, a police study has found. Instead of concentrating on driving, motorists are getting distracted and disoriented by tracking streets on their GPS systems, New South Wales Police traffic boss John Hartley said. "Drivers should not rely solely on GPS devices to reach their destination." Read More

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