WAZE - GPS to the next level

[snocrazy]

www.waze.com (it is free)

I started using waze a couple of weeks ago. I have to say it is my new favorite app on my Android phone.
They have installs for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia.

Every time I drive any where I have it running. IT is a GPS that uses input from all of the users. (Real Time Data)
It will let you know where COPS are shooting radar, road hazards, your rate of speed to report traffic slow downs, read light cameras, speed cameras, and more.
You also report these things. Your point and reputation over time make you known as a good honest source for reports.
Every time I pass a COP shooting radar, I post it. You see waze members behind you in traffic and they send thansk or can post comments saying he is not there any more. Or he has some one pulled over. Pretty cool!

You can link it to your twitter, facebook accounts too. I have not tried any of this because I do not use facebook or twitter.

If you decide to use it, it asks you for an id of who referred you. "Snocrazy"

THere are privacy concerns with this. But with out this app, just having a cell phone is a tracking device. This to me is a way to use that info to your benefit.
Turn the software off if you dont want to share location etc. Facebook and Twitter probably introduceothere privacy concerns... be careful.

I figure this would be a good fit for the road warrior snowmobilers who drive back and forth to the U.P.
Try it out and let me know what you think.

 

[snocrazy]

Any one using this yet? I have been driving back and forth a lot between chicago and UP. It seems to be catching on. Most truckers are using it. I have been saved multiple times now by others reporting speed traps.

 

[srt20]

I have it, but I keep forgetting to try it out. Im going up this weekend, Ill check it out.

 

[polarisrider1]

So you do this while your driving???? The reporting part??

 

[whitedust]

Truckers will be all over this same as CB channel 19. Ok I guess but got boring over time. For beelers can set cruise at 72mph on I39 & cops totally leave you alone. They know someone will come thru doing 80+ & that is who they want to bust. Aircraft & chase cars at White Buffalo area so slow down for that 15 miles north & south. Other than that 72mph all the way to the WI norrhwoods.

 

[snocrazy]

So you do this while your driving???? The reporting part??

It asks you if you are moving if you are a passenger before it will let you type any thing. It is a matter of hitting a single report button to save the gps coordinates if you are alone driving. then you can enter details when you are stopped.

Do you look at your gps while driving?
Do you adjust the radio volume while driving?
Do you chew gum when driving?

Some people should do nothing but drive I agree. Their driving is bad enough with out distractions.
If you are one of these people, I dont think you should be reporting cops locations or speeding for that matter.

 

[snocrazy]

Created a group. This helps to filter out messages.

GROUP NAME
Illinois/UP 43-41-35-13

If you are not using this yet and you have a smart phone, you are missing out. This little app has saved me so many times.