how many of you truckers use the waze app for police?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 2jz-gte, Jun 3, 2015.

  1. mrdot

    mrdot Light Load Member

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    I'm gonna check it out!
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    There's icons for cops, accidents, disabled vehicles, etc that users click as they pass by.
     
  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    So yet another app that distracts drivers from keeping their eyes on the road?
    And worse, tempting them to text while driving to report such 'useful' information as to where a cop might be?

    I don't worry about cops a mile in front of me, or right behind me, because I drive LEGAL!
    I look ahead to keep me informed, and use my CB for other useful information.
     
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  5. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Agreed. I tried it...to much of a distraction for me.
     
  6. Adrian_M

    Adrian_M Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, I agree with you guys about the distraction. I'm new to this, and not even through the training yet, so the last thing that I want or need is something that could distract me from mastering this new challenge.
     
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  7. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    I'll just use the cb and radar detector you know old school.
     
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  8. flybynight12

    flybynight12 Medium Load Member

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    good looking i do 62 on the highway the last thing i need is barney fife pulling me over and giving me a reckless driving ticket
     
  9. wore out

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    No telling how many bird dogs I have lost, or will loose in the future. They are getting higher. It blows me away that a cell phone app is believed to be better than channel 19
     
  10. 2jz-gte

    2jz-gte Light Load Member

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    Nope as you drive by it just pin.it on tge map
     

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  11. 2jz-gte

    2jz-gte Light Load Member

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    You guys who say its a diatraction obviously havent used it. Its no more destracting then a gps. You dont have to report anything on the app. You can just use it to see what people report. Its live data and very helpful for avoiding traffic jams. Ive seen too many trucks switch lanes at the last min to avoid cars or trucks on the shoulder. Its better to know a mike in advance. Unless you guys wonna stay old school and pull out a 4x4 paper map.
     
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