After Google Maps launched its offline map loading version, many predicted the end of the traditional GPS navigator companies, TomTom has decided not to be left behind in its business model and to diversify a bit, with a new application, which can be very useful and save us some money on traffic fines...
Is TomTom Speed Cameras a Android app that will notify you of the presence of radar, both fixed and mobile, on the roads you are driving on. This information is offered in real time, so that you will avoid false alarms and has the collaboration of millions of users who will be in charge of notifying and commenting, when there is a radar in a section that you normally travel.
This is how TomTom Speed Cameras work
Radars reported by the Community
The application has a community of more than 4,6 millions of users, who will be in charge of notifying of the presence of speed cameras, so that we have reliable and up-to-the-minute information about the points where speed is being controlled. TomTom has in its database the fixed radars, while mobiles are the ones that are verified by this community.
Coverage in 15 countries
The application has coverage in 15 countries around the world, although it is quite focused on the European territory. The areas in which the application is currently available are Spain, France, UK, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and Lesotho. Yes, it is possible that in the coming months, the list of available countries will increase.
A new outlet for TomTom
The launch of this application may have a lot to do with the rise of Google Maps, since few users are now willing to pay to use GPS having free apps. So it's quite an interesting way out for a company that could find itself in serious trouble with the pervasiveness of Google Maps.
Download TomTom Speed Cameras
TomTom Speed Cameras is a completely free application, which you can download at the following link google play:
Do you find this application interesting? Have you tried any other app to control speed cameras? We invite you to tell us about your experience in the comments section at the bottom of this article.