Finland detects more GPS jammers as drivers increasingly try to hide their tracks
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Owning a GPS jammer is in itself not illegal, but using the devices to interfere with signals is a crime, according to the Southeastern Finland Police Department.
  • RBG@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    541·
    7 months ago

    The article is talking about lorry drivers making trips for work though. I am not sure I understand the need for the drivers to conceal their location while they work?

    But otherwise I agree.

    • cynar@lemmy.worldEnglish
      41·
      7 months ago

      Potentially to skirt driving time limits?

      Many lorry drivers are paid by the trip. If they get stuck in traffic, they are losing money. They are also required to take regular breaks, to avoid fatigue. If they jammed the GPS, then the company can’t prove they didn’t take their break, and worked through, to make up time.

      It also allows for disallowed detours. “Sorry boss, I was stuck in traffic for over an hour”. In fact they went for a pub lunch, on the clock.

    • WallEx@feddit.deEnglish
      61·
      7 months ago

      Hm yeah in a working context its different, but still, why would they need to be tracked, other then MAYBE logistics (which lorry drivers would be), so yeah, gets muddy

      • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
        101·
        7 months ago

        Some insurance companies require tracking devices on commercial accounts. Once of my clients it’s required to use them as part of their policy.

      • Takumidesh@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        7 months ago

        When you have a fleet of 500 vehicles all over the place at various stages work. Calling each one isn’t really practical.

        Managing fleets of vehicles is greatly helped by knowing where the vehicles are.