Snapchat removes filter accused of encouraging users to speed tickets

SOCIAL NETWORKS – The “speed filter” was materialized by a speedometer that was displayed over a video, like a foot pressing the accelerator

End of road for a Snapchat filter popular with speed enthusiasts. The social network confirmed on Thursday that it had completely removed a controversial option, accused of encouraging users speeding.

The “speed filter” was materialized by a speedometer that was displayed over a video, like a foot pressing the accelerator. Users could show off by posting their speed on the platform, very popular with teens and young adults.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our community”

The concerns and lawsuits raised by this feature, around the risk of distracted driving, had led Snapchat to transform this augmented reality filter into a simple “sticker” that could be added to messages. In the face of criticism, the platform had also limited the maximum speed to 56 km / h, to discourage speed record attempts.

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