This road sign-reading tech could cut speeding fines

Your next car may automatically reduce its speed if you've gone over the limit, if a new traffic sign recognition tech used by Seat becomes a trend. — dpa

Exceeding the speed limit on roads is costly and dangerous, so drivers should be pleased to learn that Seat has come up with new technology promising to end the problem of driving too fast.

Using front-mounted cameras which detect roadside speed limit signs, the system slows the vehicle to comply with the regulations automatically. The Dynamic Road Sign Display system is an option on the all-new 2021 Leon hatchback