[OSM-talk] Sat nav driver's car hit by train

[Lester Caine]

Robert Hart wrote:
>> If the navigation software does not handle obstructions then the 
>> suppliers
>> SHOULD be liable in some way!
> 
> So when it becomes possible to put OSM on a SatNav, you'd like us all
> to get sued every time this happens?

Certainly if roads are flagged as public and passable, then they should be. If 
there are gated crossings they should be shown, or the road should be broken 
at that point so that any routing software will ignore it. Simply putting in 
roads without taking a little care should be avoided.

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