Snapchat is removing a feature that displays how fast a user is travelling when taking a picture or video footage. Snap said it had already "disabled the filter at driving speeds", capping it at 35mph (56km/h), and added a warning. ...

Does Snapchat still have speedometer?

Snapchat removes speedometer filter after families of car crash victims accused it of encouraging reckless driving. ... The filter has been connected to several serious crashes over the years. Snap told NPR that it is nixing the feature because it's "barely used by Snapchatters."

Why does Snapchat not show speed?

Snapchat has begun removing its "speed filter" feature after it was blamed for encouraging dangerous speeding by safety advocates and families of car crash victims. It's not clear when Snap Inc. ... It also limited the top driving speed at which a snap could be shared to 35 mph, according to NPR.