Google Maps Adds Speedometer, Speed Limits to iPhone and CarPlay

Google Maps Adds Speedometer, Speed Limits to iPhone and CarPlay

Google Maps has introduced speedometer and speed limits on iOS and CarPlay — over five years after their debut on Android — to help iPhone users avoid speeding tickets while driving.

Techloot has exclusively learned that Google has started rolling out speedometers and speed limits for iPhone users globally. When users begin navigation on Google Maps, the vehicle’s speed is displayed in miles or kilometers, depending on the region.

Early last week, Techloot noticed Google Maps showing the new speeding features in India. Google confirmed to us on Tuesday that the rollout will be worldwide.

To enable the speedometer and speed limits, tap your profile picture on the Google Maps app on your iPhone, then go to Settings > Navigation > Driving options. Once activated, the speed limits feature will change colors on the speed indicator to prompt you to drive within the speed limit set in your region.

On a support page, Google mentioned that the speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed for “informational use only.” Drivers should rely on their vehicle’s speedometer to confirm their actual driving speed.

Google launched the speedometer and speed limits feature on Android in 2019. In May of the same year, it was expanded to more than 40 countries after initially being limited to select markets.