Collective Speed fine avoidance – WAZE?
Discussion
Hi,
Just a suggestion… I have no plans to speed, I’m not suggesting you speed either......
I’ve recently been using ‘WAZE’ a smartphone navigation app.
It's a bit like google maps (you’ll need data) but users can also report ‘hazards’.
In the UK, so many people use it that speed traps tend to get reported pretty much as soon as they're set up.. I was thinking (head hurts) if we all used it and our passengers recorded any ‘hazards’. We collectively might reduce the number of PHer fined…
“Aren’t speed camera detection and location devices illegal in France?” you say, Yes!
Waze have reportedly put this..
The next version will alert users when they approach 'danger zones' rather than showing the exact location of police stops or fixed/mobile speed and traffic light cameras. Another alert will indicate when the driver has left the zone. In a list headed "French enforcement changes", Waze writes that the mode is enabled only in this country, that users can still report that they have seen police, but that this will not appear on the map, report list, alternate routes and ETA pop-ups, nor will it do so at Zero Speed...
But, I believe the reports will still ‘pop up’ as long as you are moving and disappear if you get stopped. <- can anyone confirm this in France??
Anyone any experience of Waze in France?
Anyway, just a thought.
https://www.waze.com/
Typo-d on a phone, forgive errors.
Just a suggestion… I have no plans to speed, I’m not suggesting you speed either......
I’ve recently been using ‘WAZE’ a smartphone navigation app.
It's a bit like google maps (you’ll need data) but users can also report ‘hazards’.
In the UK, so many people use it that speed traps tend to get reported pretty much as soon as they're set up.. I was thinking (head hurts) if we all used it and our passengers recorded any ‘hazards’. We collectively might reduce the number of PHer fined…
“Aren’t speed camera detection and location devices illegal in France?” you say, Yes!
Waze have reportedly put this..
The next version will alert users when they approach 'danger zones' rather than showing the exact location of police stops or fixed/mobile speed and traffic light cameras. Another alert will indicate when the driver has left the zone. In a list headed "French enforcement changes", Waze writes that the mode is enabled only in this country, that users can still report that they have seen police, but that this will not appear on the map, report list, alternate routes and ETA pop-ups, nor will it do so at Zero Speed...
But, I believe the reports will still ‘pop up’ as long as you are moving and disappear if you get stopped. <- can anyone confirm this in France??
Anyone any experience of Waze in France?
Anyway, just a thought.
https://www.waze.com/
Typo-d on a phone, forgive errors.
Controversial, but you could always just you know, obey Frnch laws?
If 10,000 Johnny foreigners came here every year and drove up the m1 in any manner they wanted, the Sun et all would want scalps. No different the other way round!
If you want to go for a euro noon, LM week isn't the week to do it..
If 10,000 Johnny foreigners came here every year and drove up the m1 in any manner they wanted, the Sun et all would want scalps. No different the other way round!
If you want to go for a euro noon, LM week isn't the week to do it..
I had a look at the App this afternoon, the French are using it, you could see a little policeman smiley and when you highlighted it it told you of a pop up speed trap, So what's not to like?
If you are aware there is a speed trap you slow down even more so for a few miles so therefore the App is also a speed deterrent. Win Win Carry on .......
If you are aware there is a speed trap you slow down even more so for a few miles so therefore the App is also a speed deterrent. Win Win
Carry on ....... I really know it's obvious but I find 80mph is plenty fast enough for the autoroutes so feel no excess "need for speed" on them,
One thing I have noticed is that French motorists seem far more content at or slightly below the legal speed limit, whatever the road is.
They also usually pull back straight in after overtaking on the autoroute too, clearly something UK drivers struggle to do.
One thing I have noticed is that French motorists seem far more content at or slightly below the legal speed limit, whatever the road is.
They also usually pull back straight in after overtaking on the autoroute too, clearly something UK drivers struggle to do.
Edited by webby23 on Monday 13th June 13:47
webby23 said:
I really know it's obvious but I find 80mph is plenty fast enough for the autoroutes so feel no excess "need for speed" on them,
One thing I have noticed is that French motorists seem far more content at or slightly below the legal speed limit, whatever the road is.
They also usually pull back straight in after overtaking on the autoroute too, clearly something UK drivers struggle to do.
I find the biggest danger to be driving around 140kph and suddenly finding yourself in a 110 zone without noticing it (still your own fault of course). One thing I have noticed is that French motorists seem far more content at or slightly below the legal speed limit, whatever the road is.
They also usually pull back straight in after overtaking on the autoroute too, clearly something UK drivers struggle to do.
Edited by webby23 on Monday 13th June 13:47
Never hurts to save a few quid getting a warning, especially since Waze is a fantastic navigation app anyway.
This is because most of them drive slow boring cars Can some of you guys who are more tech minded than me give me a bit of advice.
I have an old Samsung Android Galaxy phone, Now if I load up this app, will I have to have my wifi turned on on the phone the whole time driving through France? and what about mobile data, does that have to be on too?
Thanks.
I have an old Samsung Android Galaxy phone, Now if I load up this app, will I have to have my wifi turned on on the phone the whole time driving through France? and what about mobile data, does that have to be on too?
Thanks.
fatboy18 said:
Can some of you guys who are more tech minded than me give me a bit of advice.
I have an old Samsung Android Galaxy phone, Now if I load up this app, will I have to have my wifi turned on on the phone the whole time driving through France? and what about mobile data, does that have to be on too?
Thanks.
Waze requires a permanent data connection, so it will require your mobile data to be on. Be aware that (as you will be roaming), this can be extremely expensive unless you have an appropriate tariff (I'm with O2, so for £1.99 per day I can use my UK allowance of data/calls/texts without further charges).I have an old Samsung Android Galaxy phone, Now if I load up this app, will I have to have my wifi turned on on the phone the whole time driving through France? and what about mobile data, does that have to be on too?
Thanks.
You will also need to have the GPS receiver turned on - this won't incur any charges, but may affect your battery life.
You will not benefit from having wi-fi turned on, as you won't be in reach of a wi-fi connection while you are driving.
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