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There is "WAZE" to Out Smart Traffic

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Minot Realtors, National Marketing Realtors

There is "WAZE" to Out Smart Traffic

 

WAZE, traffic monitoring app

Traffic monitoring app

Here is a handy little smart phone app I had not heard of till today. I heard od it because it has created an uproar in the police community in wake of the police shootings. I think it's a great app and am torn about the one small feature of the app that allows people (like you and me) report where a "speed trap" exists.

I was made aware of the app and controversy from a Linked In email. Here is a link to the story. Good points plus and minus. I think what is lost here is that the report a speed trap portion is not what the app is all about, it is only a small feature. Also lost in it is the ability for law enforcement to monitor the app and it's easy ability to just move to another nearby location.

Police Can't Have It Both Waze

Minot Real Estate, National Marketing Realtors

 

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Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

I have used it before, and I also use Sigalert.com to monitor traffic on the freeways here.

Jan 29, 2015 01:23 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Sharon Paxson it sounds like a good app for larger cities. I think I will put it on mine for when I travel but here in Minot there are few alternative routes to avoid traffic. Of coarse during road repair season (the month of summer) it would be useful.

Jan 29, 2015 03:05 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

 I do use Waze, Bob.  I like that they warn about bad weather ahead, road debris, or police officers. ;)  Although, I NEVER speed. 

Jan 30, 2015 05:29 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Debb, speeding.... what's that ;-)

Jan 30, 2015 09:00 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

This is one of our faves Bob. It has kept us out of many jams and got us to our destinations on time. I highly recommend it too.

Jan 31, 2015 08:32 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Debbie Reynolds I guess I'm gonna have to download it with such good reviews.

Jan 31, 2015 09:35 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I often use Waze, since Los Angeles traffics are disaster. I do have Iphone 6+. It is very accurate application and helps to move faster from point A to point B.

Feb 01, 2015 04:23 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Here is what I'm dealing with daily.......

as you see, watching traffic is extremely important in Hell-A:)

Waze is very popular there( You see other members on your screen:)

LA traffic

Feb 01, 2015 04:27 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

WOW Inna Ivchenko  I think I'd much rather be in the helicopter that took that photo than on the road down below. I will bet working from home is very popular. The picture also reminds me of that song by Missing Persons, No buddy is "Walken In LA". They must all be driving 2 cars.

Feb 01, 2015 08:52 PM