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My wife drives a lot for work, and it's a mix of local, state Hwy, and interstate.
She has picked up a couple of speeding tickets lately, and I figured there was an App that might be hooked to google maps that would monitor and alert her to the ever changing speed limits around here...
I'm not much help in the tech dept, so if you have something you use, let me know.
Her phone is an apple6, and it couldn't interfere with audiobooks, music, Bluetooth and such. Thanks in advance-
The latest update on Waze included a little speed monitor. Tells you the speed limit and your actual.
1_click_off
08-28-16, 07:33
A guy I worked with had an app that not only marked speed limits but was interactive and users could flag speed traps and where police cars where sitting. I will see i can get in touch with him to ask what he was using.
If you search "speed zone" there are several apps that pop up. Even one the had HUD mode. Place phone on dash and it reflects back off the windshield.
HighDesert
08-28-16, 07:46
Waze. Best navigator and tells you your speed and turns it red if you go over the limit. Also warns off le and potholes.
One step farther....a radar detector. Not foolproof, but especially in traffic it can provide a significant edge. One of the latest Escort detectors (Escort iX https://www.escortradar.com/iX/ ) not only has the speed limit at current location with speeding warning, it also crowd-sources. If another person in the area with similar detector gets a radar alert, the location is sent to all of the other crowd-sourced detectors in the area. That actually works very well, but obviously works best if there are enough people in the area to provide relevant data. Not as useful in rural, low-density areas.
Obviously, the best solution is to just obey the speed limit. That's great if a person is inclined that way, but I find that I just can't do that as a matter of routine. A good radar detector is invaluable to someone like me, and mine has saved me thousands of dollars over the 5 or 6 years that I've been driving my 370Z, a car that just simply begs to be driven in a "spirited" manner.
SomeOtherGuy
08-28-16, 09:28
Obviously, the best solution is to just obey the speed limit. That's great if a person is inclined that way,
Yes, but OP said his wife often couldn't determine what the speed limit is. Some states and locales seem to make a sport of hiding speed limit signs and nailing you for, say, 55 in a 25 because the sign was carefully hidden behind overgrown bushes. Small towns in Ohio used to do this as a business, and I've read of some tickets being overturned when the driver could prove that the limit sign was not realistically visible.
A radar detector won't help you consistently if you don't even know what the limit is.
I am glad that my state of Michigan has taken a no-BS attitude on this, and outside of a handful of specific towns that are known for corruption (and not the ones a non-local would guess,FYI), the "gotcha!" approach is mostly history here. Even in those few corrupt towns the state government, including the State Police, know of the issue and are trying to deal with it within the state constitutional structure.
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-28-16, 09:35
Same route every day or is she travelling around.
Out of curiosity, what kind of car.
Rather than a random ap using unknown source information, try a Garmin Nuvi dedicated to the vehicle and regularly update it. Maps, speed zones, and advisories have been pretty accurate in my travels.
A radar detector won't help you consistently if you don't even know what the limit is.
As mentioned, that particular radar detector tells you what the speed limit is at your location and warns you if you're exceeding it, including voice alerts.. It slaves to an app on your cellphone.
https://www.escortradar.com/assets/images/products/full/max-360_full-1.jpg
No doubt a cheap iPhone app would accomplish the same thing, as far as local speed limits goes. Personally, I like the idea that, if I'm unsure of the speed limit, I don't have to get my phone out and open the app. The navigation system in my car tells me the speed limit and warns me if I'm speeding. So do the three navigation apps on my iPhone. But...I always drive with a radar detector...might as well have one that notifiies me of current speed traps and warns me of the speed limit, all in one package.
1_click_off
08-28-16, 10:32
Anybody ever tried the radar/laser jammers? I was always going to get one, but switching from sports cars to 4x4 has slowed me down to where I just get normal speeding tickets instead of the what were you thinking tickets.
Anybody ever tried the radar/laser jammers? I was always going to get one, but switching from sports cars to 4x4 has slowed me down to where I just get normal speeding tickets instead of the what were you thinking tickets.
K40. Not cheap, but really solid. Ticket free since '03!
Same route every day or is she travelling around.
Out of curiosity, what kind of car.
Route varies constantly...5-8 counties. Vehicle is a 2015 CRV. She is not a speed demon but a lot of our hwys jump all over the place, and she is getting popped for 10 over.
Hmac, at some point her job will be in jeopardy so I may go the radar detector route...
Thanks for all the help, much appreciated.
One step farther....a radar detector. Not foolproof, but especially in traffic it can provide a significant edge. One of the latest Escort detectors (Escort iX https://www.escortradar.com/iX/ ) not only has the speed limit at current location with speeding warning, it also crowd-sources. If another person in the area with similar detector gets a radar alert, the location is sent to all of the other crowd-sourced detectors in the area. That actually works very well, but obviously works best if there are enough people in the area to provide relevant data. Not as useful in rural, low-density areas.
Obviously, the best solution is to just obey the speed limit. That's great if a person is inclined that way, but I find that I just can't do that as a matter of routine. A good radar detector is invaluable to someone like me, and mine has saved me thousands of dollars over the 5 or 6 years that I've been driving my 370Z, a car that just simply begs to be driven in a "spirited" manner.
^ This.
I drive an average of 100 miles a day and always in different areas with speed traps galore. I haven't gotten a speeding ticket since I started running my Passport Escort.
I'm not inclined to stare at my speedometer or constantly watch for little numbered signs hidden on the side of the road. I drive a safe speed for the conditions and I pay attention to all other traffic and activity around me. These skills were honed during decades of motorcycle riding, where the minute detail you miss could be the one that literally kills you. Yes, sometimes I exceed the posted speed limit. Decades of driving 100 miles a day, while remaining completely accident free, tells me I'm a safe driver.
Anybody ever tried the radar/laser jammers? I was always going to get one, but switching from sports cars to 4x4 has slowed me down to where I just get normal speeding tickets instead of the what were you thinking tickets.
Considered this route, but did not want to get caught breaking that law.
Rather than a random ap using unknown source information, try a Garmin Nuvi dedicated to the vehicle and regularly update it. Maps, speed zones, and advisories have been pretty accurate in my travels.
I had one of those for a while, but found myself either taking my eyes off the road to study it, or simply ignoring it and driving at whatever speed felt "appropriate" for the situation. I could see how some people might find it useful, but it didn't suit me personally.
Digital_Damage
08-28-16, 12:24
read the speed limit signs?
read the speed limit signs?
Good plan. Highly recommended if there are any, and they're placed in visible locations with logical enactment of speed zones.
read the speed limit signs?
Yea, there is always that....
If that was happening I would not have started the thread/question.
^ This.
I drive an average of 100 miles a day and always in different areas with speed traps galore. I haven't gotten a speeding ticket since I started running my Passport Escort.
I'm not inclined to stare at my speedometer or constantly watch for little numbered signs hidden on the side of the road. I drive a safe speed for the conditions and I pay attention to all other traffic and activity around me. These skills were honed during decades of motorcycle riding, where the minute detail you miss could be the one that literally kills you. Yes, sometimes I exceed the posted speed limit. Decades of driving 100 miles a day, while remaining completely accident free, tells me I'm a safe driver.
Thanks👍
Anybody ever tried the radar/laser jammers? I was always going to get one, but switching from sports cars to 4x4 has slowed me down to where I just get normal speeding tickets instead of the what were you thinking tickets.
Rocky Mountain radar jammer is what you seek. They are simply amazing. Been using it a long time. I don't really need it all that often anymore cuz I don't drive like a retard as much these days. But it sure is nice, gives you enough time to get things shut down and in order. But, you'll have to check your state regulations. They are illegal in some states.
cougar_guy04
08-28-16, 19:41
Waze. Best navigator and tells you your speed and turns it red if you go over the limit. Also warns off le and potholes.
I use Waze a bit and while it does provide good information, there are some spots where the information isn't there or is wrong. On my commute there are three spots where it's either the wrong speed limit or doesn't have one in the map.
That said, it's right more often than not. Also, if yore in a highly driven area, the crowd sourced information is great for speed traps/enforcement, road hazards and traffic.
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