Why Can’t I Get PokeStops While in a Car?
You can’t get PokeStops while in a car because Niantic, the company behind Pokemon Go, has implemented a speed limit feature that prevents players from collecting Pokemon rewards if they’re moving faster than 30mph, in an effort to prevent accidents that might result from playing Pokemon Go while driving a car. The game’s speed-lock feature ensures that players must be traveling at a speed of 22 miles per hour or less to be able to spin PokeStops and collect rewards.
Understanding the Speed Limit Feature
The speed limit feature in Pokemon Go is designed to encourage players to play the game safely and responsibly, and to prevent accidents that might occur when players are distracted while driving. By limiting the speed at which players can collect PokeStops and other rewards, Niantic aims to reduce the risk of accidents and promote a safer gaming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why Won’t PokeStops Work While Driving?
PokeStops won’t work while driving because Niantic has implemented a speed limit feature that prevents players from collecting Pokemon rewards if they’re moving faster than 30mph.
2. How Do You Get PokeStops as a Passenger?
To get PokeStops as a passenger, you can try opening and closing the journal close to a PokeStop, which may allow you to collect the loot even if you’re traveling at a high speed.
3. Why Don’t Pokémon Spawn While Driving?
Pokémon don’t spawn while driving because Niantic has implemented a feature that prevents Pokémon from spawning when the player is moving at a speed greater than 25 mph, in an effort to prevent players from playing the game while driving.
4. Do Not Play Pokemon Go While Driving
As with any mobile app, Niantic apps should not be operated while driving a vehicle, as this can be dangerous and increase the risk of accidents.
5. What Speed Does Pokemon Go Stop Tracking?
Pokemon Go stops tracking distance when players reach a speed of 35 kilometers per hour (or 22 miles per hour), at which point the speed-lock popup will appear.
6. How Does Pokemon Go Detect Walking?
Pokemon Go detects walking through the Adventure Sync feature, which connects with the built-in Apple Health on iPhone and Google Fit on Android, allowing the game to track the player’s steps and distance traveled.
7. Can I Catch Pokemon While in the Car?
While you can’t catch Pokémon while driving, you can catch them as a passenger in a car if you’re traveling at a speed that allows Pokémon to spawn, and if you’re able to throw a PokeBall successfully.
8. How Do You Make Pokemon Go Think You Are Walking While Driving?
To make Pokemon Go think you’re walking while driving, you can use a GPS spoofing app on an Android device, or a jailbroken iPhone, although this is against the game’s terms of service and may result in a ban.
9. Does Driving Still Count as Walking in Pokemon Go?
No, driving does not count as walking in Pokemon Go, as the game has a speed limit feature that prevents players from collecting rewards if they’re moving too fast.
10. What Happens if You Play Pokemon Go in a Car?
If you play Pokemon Go in a car, you won’t be able to collect PokeStops or catch Pokémon if you’re moving faster than 30mph, and you may be putting yourself and others at risk of accident.
11. Can I Add My Own PokeStop?
Yes, you can add your own PokeStop by nominating a location through the Niantic website, although the nomination process may take some time and is subject to review.
12. How Much Does it Cost to Be a PokeStop?
To be a PokeStop, you can pay $30 a month for a sponsored PokeStop, or $60 a month for a full Gym with additional features.
13. What is Too Fast in Pokemon Go?
In Pokemon Go, any speed greater than 20 mph may be considered too fast, and may prevent you from collecting rewards or catching Pokémon.
14. What is a Soft Ban in Pokemon Go?
A soft ban in Pokemon Go is a temporary ban that prevents players from catching Pokémon or collecting PokeStops for a period of time, usually 12 hours, and is often imposed for violating the game’s terms of service.
15. Can You Cheat Walking Distance in Pokemon Go?
While there are some GPS spoofing apps and other methods that claim to allow players to cheat walking distance in Pokemon Go, these methods are against the game’s terms of service and may result in a ban, so it’s not recommended to try them.