However, we have seen news where it is intended to fine users who use these apps for this purpose, so, out of fear, many do not download them, although there are other alternatives such as a simple WhatsApp group. What happens in each case?
Is it legal to use a control alert app?
There are many types of applications, from those that inform us of fixed speed cameras, something that even our vehicle’s navigator usually does, and which is totally legal, to applications like Waze or Google Maps that contain user alerts that indicate if there is a control. police, an accident, etc., going through other more specific ones for this, such as SocialDrivewhich is aimed at warning other drivers of alcohol tests, hidden radars, etc. However, are they legal?
The Law does not indicate anything about them, and, therefore, there is a legal loophole where we will not have any problem for using them, warning being more of a crime than simply reading, that is, there are cases of people reported for notifying about a control, but never for simply informing us about it. So if you are afraid, this is a more legal way of using it, without being the one to notify you, although these work thanks to the collaboration of users.
On the other hand, we have WhatsApp groups, which, as we saw, are also legal, and even more private, so it would not be a crime to speak for them, something that the police know, and cannot avoid.
This means that, whatever application you use, you will not be committing a crimeand you can continue using it, although always with your head, since this type of controls, on many occasions, are done for safety, and driving while consuming alcohol is not something that should be done, so, despite knowing the points where they can stop us, it is best not to take the car.
In any case, it must be taken into account that Laws can changeand not only within a country, but in each one of them, since they will not be the same in Spain as in Argentina, so we will not only have to take this into account, but also where we live and what year it is, since As we say, everything can vary, and you have to be attentive, although a police officer will never be able to ask you to unlock your phone and show him something, so it will be very difficult for him to know that you use one of these, as long as you don’t have it on you. on the main screen Your car, of course.
And you, have you used any of the aforementioned apps or alternative methods? Leave us a comment about your experience with these types of applications and what you think of them. They are very interesting to avoid accidents, however, in other cases, we understand the concern of the authorities about their use.
