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GetEntitySpeed

FiveM shared native documentation with a Lua example.

Summary

Returns an entity's current speed in meters per second. Used for speedometers, speed limits, and speed-based logic.

Returns

float — speed in m/s.

Parameters

entitynumberThe entity handle.

Example

local mph = GetEntitySpeed(veh) * 2.236936
local kmh = GetEntitySpeed(veh) * 3.6

Common pitfalls

  • Returns m/s — multiply by 2.237 for mph or 3.6 for km/h.
  • Works on any entity, most useful for vehicles.

Related natives

GetVehiclePedIsInGetEntityCoords

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