GPS Routing in UK

There was an interesting commentary on CBS-TV last night, with the reporter being from the UK.

Gist was that GPS can result in some very strange routes over there (no mention of model/brand). He cited two examples: One which took the driver on a route requiring fording of a river; and the other involving climbing "a mountain". In both cases there were warning signs saying not to drive the road involved.

Since I've read reports here of similar routing problems, it was interesting to hear. So far I've been unable to find a transcript on line; perhaps it is too early.

Phil
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