Our real-time reverse geocoded address are calculated using the OpenStreetMap dataset.  It is a open-source, crowdsourced mapping fabric for the whole world.  We extract North American data and use it to build a custom, high-performance database for our own internal use.


Because we use this data source, it is possible for you to update the road-specific speed limit data in your area.  This helps reduce both false-negative and false-positive speeding alerts.


Updating speed limit data for your area


Step 1: Create an account

  • Start by visiting https://www.openstreetmap.org/edit
  • You can sign up using a your email address and password, or use your Google, Facebook, Windows, or a few other single-sign-on accounts.
  • Please read the Terms of Use and note that your contributions will be used in the public domain.


Step 2: Search for your area (or a specific road) and edit the speed limit

  • In the search box, enter the name of your specific road or an area.
    - If no results are found from simply typing the name, try clicking the "Search worldwide" button.
    - If you still don't find it, try alternate names, or drag the zoom the map to the area in question.
    - If your search does return results, click on one to centre the map and enable editing of the feature.
  • After selecting a road, confirm on the map that it is the correct road.
    - If you chose an area, make sure to select the specific road with the wrong speed limit.
  • Enter the speed limit in the field and if necessary change the units from km/h to mph.
  • You can now click on other roads or segments of the same road and edit their speed limit too.
  • Once done, find the Save button in the top right corner of the map.  Everything is saved together!


Step 3: Add a comment and submit the changes

  • After making many changes and saving, you will be brought to a page to make a comment about the change.  This comment may be viewed by map moderators or AI assistants to ensure accurate map attribute editing.
  • After adding your comment, click the "Upload" button to submit your changes.
  • You're (almost) done!


Step 4: Wait for it...

  • Our system pulls in the road edits overnight, so please allow for 48 hours before the changes are reflected in your speeding alarms.
  • If the speed has still not updated after 48 hours, please contact support so that we can escalate the issue.


Note: Accuracy matters

Changing a road to have a higher limit than it actually has to reduce alarms is not helpful as all data edited is available to the public.  If you are receiving too many alarms, perhaps you can increase the limit in the configuration instead.  Or maybe your drivers need to slow down more!