Free smartphone app you need to download RIGHT NOW (traffic, speed trap alerts, etc)
WAZE.
It's totally free and great. It allows everyone who is using and driving to mark exactly where they came across any kind of road hazards, accidents, potholes, traffic, roadkill, construction areas, disabled vehicles, and most importantly, where police and speed traps are located.
https://www.waze.com/
I just downloaded it last night and used it all day today. You can plug your phone into the AUX port of your stereo (if you have one) and it will say out loud any upcoming things other WAZE users have marked automatically. I can't believe this thing is free, it's the best driving app. I came across an accident today and marked it at the spot (it only takes like 2 taps to do so), and within about 10 minutes I had other people clicking "thumbs up" on it which means they also came across it and validated it. I also avoided a nasty pothole because another WAZE user had marked it.
Also, you see any other WAZE users who are on the roads near you who are using the program in the form of the WAZE icon. Just go to the App store or whatever on your smart phone and grab it and contribute where you see things.
It also has a hands-free option which is great if you're driving alone.
Edit: I know this has been out a couple years. Just heard of it today though.
It's totally free and great. It allows everyone who is using and driving to mark exactly where they came across any kind of road hazards, accidents, potholes, traffic, roadkill, construction areas, disabled vehicles, and most importantly, where police and speed traps are located.
https://www.waze.com/
I just downloaded it last night and used it all day today. You can plug your phone into the AUX port of your stereo (if you have one) and it will say out loud any upcoming things other WAZE users have marked automatically. I can't believe this thing is free, it's the best driving app. I came across an accident today and marked it at the spot (it only takes like 2 taps to do so), and within about 10 minutes I had other people clicking "thumbs up" on it which means they also came across it and validated it. I also avoided a nasty pothole because another WAZE user had marked it.
Also, you see any other WAZE users who are on the roads near you who are using the program in the form of the WAZE icon. Just go to the App store or whatever on your smart phone and grab it and contribute where you see things.
It also has a hands-free option which is great if you're driving alone.
Edit: I know this has been out a couple years. Just heard of it today though.
Last edited by Storm88000
on 2016-07-12
at 02-48-43.