this app saved me from a ticket this week

X.X.I.V · 10-28-2011, 10:10 PM

I think this is going to tip the cat and mouse game in our favor. there is many people using this i discovered this week.
http://www.waze.com
anyone on here use it ?

scollins · 10-28-2011, 10:29 PM

I've got it but haven't used it much. If they could update it to integrate with Siri for entering info, it would rock. But adding info as a driver is just as bad as texting.....

M_Six · 10-28-2011, 10:44 PM

Back in the old days they used voice "commands" for a similar app called CB. Accomplished the same thing in addition to having local info available.

10-4

kyleb350 · 10-28-2011, 10:50 PM

Looks like most users are in Texas and So Cal...

Small Yellow · 10-31-2011, 04:12 PM

Just downloaded this app... This app is the shit.

Gregxi · 10-31-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

Back in the old days they used voice "commands" for a similar app called CB. Accomplished the same thing in addition to having local info available.

10-4

Complex language though "Smokie at mile marker 37 keep your ears on"

Kensta335 · 10-31-2011, 04:32 PM

Pretty cool app. Got it last week.

Gavin@MMW · 10-31-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregxi

Complex language though "Smokie at mile marker 37 keep your ears on"

Complex?

That's just bandit code, we use the same talk for Canyon runs

haha

X.X.I.V · 08-28-2015, 12:06 AM

bump...
it saved me again today

P1 · 08-28-2015, 12:49 AM

I've had it twice but deleted it twice also. It's been a while though...

GrantE83 · 08-28-2015, 03:31 AM

I use it, it's very good for traffic diversions.

ASBSECU E93 · 08-28-2015, 04:15 AM

Early adopter of this App....used it for about 2 years now. It was sold for 2 Billion about a year ago...

it's only as good as the people that use it regularly...WHILE driving...

Ian_Mark · 08-28-2015, 06:57 AM

Used it the time I spent in maryland . Very useful especially if someone reports potholes. Here in UK and when I drive down to. London not so much

Whostheboss · 08-28-2015, 09:10 AM

I've had it for a while but barely use it because i HATE using my phone while i drive

ASBSECU E93 · 08-28-2015, 09:13 AM

Whostheboss - Bluetooth is a wonderful thing...also, the App has voice option so you can speak the address...less typing.

Whostheboss · 08-28-2015, 09:19 AM

ASBSECU E93 hmmmm. i'll look into it. Thanks.

tony20009 · 08-28-2015, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanween

Best app out there especially in metro areas, crowd sourced data. Bascially like passport live but with a ton more active users. Pair it with a radar detector and you should only get pulled over if you buzz a driving Leo on the hwy at 100+

I don't use Waze, but I do use a radar detector. I haven't gotten a speeding ticket in 30+ years.

If Waze alone works, however, it's far more cost effective than is a radar detector.

All the best.

GrantE83 · 08-28-2015, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian_Mark

Used it the time I spent in maryland . Very useful especially if someone reports potholes. Here in UK and when I drive down to. London not so much

It's got me out of traffic around Commercial ST / Old ST and I've now found a new way to work because of it!

Haven't been West End with it mind..

kris1858 · 08-28-2015, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanween

Best app out there especially in metro areas, crowd sourced data. Bascially like passport live but with a ton more active users. Pair it with a radar detector and you should only get pulled over if you buzz a driving Leo on the hwy at 100+

I totally agree!

Just watch out for undercover cops on the road!

UncleWede · 08-28-2015, 04:36 PM

The one reporting feature I haven't figured out yet is LEO in traffic. Most of the ones I want to report are moving, want to let those ahead know he's coming

ucmike · 08-28-2015, 10:39 PM

I've been using the app for over a year now, even if I know where I am going. Basically, anytime I am on the highway, the app is up. I don't usually drive too far over the limit, but cruising at 80 and knowing where the traps are is nice, as well as any traffic issues, which has saved me tons of time.

RickFLM4 · 08-29-2015, 11:48 AM

I find it can be moderately useful. However, I also find there is a very high inaccuracy rate for "police reported ahead" warnings. It's like slowing down for radar detector false alarm - eventually you just stop using it. Meanwhile, there are very few inaccuracies of warnings about vehicles stopped on the shoulder, so I can't imagine all the police false alarms are because the police left the location if the same isn't happening with other vehicles. I think too many users report information that isn't helpful - police cars exiting a highway, police cars parked in restaurant parking lots, police traveling at or above speed of traffic ahead of me, not knowing how to indicate "other side" when reporting, etc.

10-28-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
X.X.I.V Lieutenant 80 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 16 F80 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glenview, IL iTrader: (0)	this app saved me from a ticket this week I think this is going to tip the cat and mouse game in our favor. there is many people using this i discovered this week. http://www.waze.com anyone on here use it ?
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10-28-2011, 10:29 PM	#2
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	I've got it but haven't used it much. If they could update it to integrate with Siri for entering info, it would rock. But adding info as a driver is just as bad as texting..... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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M_Six Free Thinker 19291 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Back in the old days they used voice "commands" for a similar app called CB. Accomplished the same thing in addition to having local info available. 10-4 __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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10-28-2011, 10:50 PM	#4
kyleb350 Brigadier General 428 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	Looks like most users are in Texas and So Cal...
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10-31-2011, 04:12 PM	#5
Small Yellow Track Addict 119 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 \| 2008 Z4M E86 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Just downloaded this app... This app is the shit. __________________ BMW ///M3 Coupe Completed November 16, 2009 Received December 29,2009
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10-31-2011, 04:32 PM	#7
Kensta335 Brigadier General 165 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	Pretty cool app. Got it last week.
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08-28-2015, 12:06 AM	#9
X.X.I.V Lieutenant 80 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 16 F80 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glenview, IL iTrader: (0)	bump... it saved me again today
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08-28-2015, 12:49 AM	#10
P1 Lieutenant General 11735 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I've had it twice but deleted it twice also. It's been a while though...
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08-28-2015, 03:31 AM	#11
GrantE83 Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 221 Posts Drives: BMW X3 E83 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I use it, it's very good for traffic diversions.
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08-28-2015, 06:57 AM	#13
Ian_Mark Private 14 Rep 86 Posts Drives: '14 228i MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228i [0.00] 2005 Subaru Sti [0.00]	Used it the time I spent in maryland . Very useful especially if someone reports potholes. Here in UK and when I drive down to. London not so much
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08-28-2015, 09:10 AM	#14
Whostheboss Captain 416 Rep 841 Posts Drives: a 9incher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: No. Virginia U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	I've had it for a while but barely use it because i HATE using my phone while i drive __________________ WHO'S THE BOSS
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08-28-2015, 09:19 AM	#16
Whostheboss Captain 416 Rep 841 Posts Drives: a 9incher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: No. Virginia U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	ASBSECU E93 hmmmm. i'll look into it. Thanks. __________________ WHO'S THE BOSS
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08-28-2015, 04:36 PM	#20
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18445 Rep 9,428 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	The one reporting feature I haven't figured out yet is LEO in traffic. Most of the ones I want to report are moving, want to let those ahead know he's coming
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08-28-2015, 10:39 PM	#21
ucmike Private First Class 4 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I've been using the app for over a year now, even if I know where I am going. Basically, anytime I am on the highway, the app is up. I don't usually drive too far over the limit, but cruising at 80 and knowing where the traps are is nice, as well as any traffic issues, which has saved me tons of time.
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08-29-2015, 11:48 AM	#22
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11855 Rep 4,873 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	I find it can be moderately useful. However, I also find there is a very high inaccuracy rate for "police reported ahead" warnings. It's like slowing down for radar detector false alarm - eventually you just stop using it. Meanwhile, there are very few inaccuracies of warnings about vehicles stopped on the shoulder, so I can't imagine all the police false alarms are because the police left the location if the same isn't happening with other vehicles. I think too many users report information that isn't helpful - police cars exiting a highway, police cars parked in restaurant parking lots, police traveling at or above speed of traffic ahead of me, not knowing how to indicate "other side" when reporting, etc. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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