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budgieburgers
GPS: nuvi 710
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 Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 19:00 Post subject: Speed limit warning |
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Can someone tell me how I get my Nuvi 710 to show the speed limits on the roads? |
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life.by
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 660
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 16:22 Post subject: same question |
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I also ask the same question.
I have installed the speed limit alert, 100, 70, 80, but it doesn't work.
Anybody can tell us how to install it properly?
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ken1deb1
GPS: 885T
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| Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 07:08 Post subject: Speed limit alerts |
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I also thought there was a way to alert me of my speed being a preset amount above the posted limit with my Garmin 885T.
I like the fact that it displays it in the lower left corner. But in unfamiliar areas it seems speed limits change for no reason to an unreasonably low speed like 55 mph to 30 mph for only 200' and then return for now discernable reason back to 55 mph. I would love to get a 1000' warning of a speed limit drop so I can be made aware of it without having to watch for that sometimes obscured solitary sign.
I would like it to do an audible alert like (Tone Tone) "you are over posted limit" or "Speed reduction ahead" 30 mph.
Possibly a selectable option of a speed alert of an over the posted limit POI @ 3 mph, 5 mph, 8 mph 10 mph etc. Then 100', 500', 1000' distance selections.
Can this be done? Is it already available for USA maps? I do understand that the liabilities are likely why Garmin did not put this feature in. I only hope someone can find a way to get a POI to function as a speed alert.
While the above functionalities are pie in the sky any type of speed alert POI would be greatly appreciated.
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johmazz2006
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765
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| Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 21:30 Post subject: Re: Speed limit alerts |
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Ken, when you get the speed warning files, make sure you get the .gpx files from the bottom of selection list, AND, on the right hand side there is a selection of how much warning you want the file to include, 100m is too little notice if travelling at 100-110 kph and suggest trying 300m warning.
If you go too far out the GPS beeps its head off and becomes annoying.
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Guest
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765
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| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 07:38 Post subject: Re: Speed limit alerts |
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Johmazz2006, thanks for your reply
I was looking for an alert that notified me that my road speed is over the posted limit. My GPS has the posted limit in the lower left corner. I just wanted a warning of when I'm exceeding that posted limit by a preset amount (3-4 mph) either because the speed limit dropped or my speed increased.
I don't find any speed warning file in the road safety section.
I find speed traps, red light cameras and speed camera alerts at various speeds. Am I looking in the wrong area?
Thanks Ken
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johmazz2006
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765
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| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 20:13 Post subject: Re: Speed limit alerts |
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| Anonymous wrote: | Johmazz2006, thanks for your reply
I was looking for an alert that notified me that my road speed is over the posted limit. My GPS has the posted limit in the lower left corner. I just wanted a warning of when I'm exceeding that posted limit by a preset amount (3-4 mph) either because the speed limit dropped or my speed increased.
I don't find any speed warning file in the road safety section.
I find speed traps, red light cameras and speed camera alerts at various speeds. Am I looking in the wrong area?
Thanks Ken |
I don't think there is such a file Ken, they only warn you as to where a speed ZONE starts and you can use the download section as download the file with as much warning as you select, i.e 100 m, 500, 1000m etc
Mine warns you at the start of the pre determined warning limit and beeps at given distances up to the point that the new speed zone starts.
You still have to keep an eye on the speedo.
That may be an added feature on future model no doubt as things change as fast as computers do.
john
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wrostom
GPS: Garmin 765T
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| Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 19:13 Post subject: Re: Speed limit warning |
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| budgieburgers wrote: | | Can someone tell me how I get my Nuvi 710 to show the speed limits on the roads? |
If the maps has the speed limit, the Nuvi should display it (if Available) without you doing any thing. Most Major roads in the US has this data, also these data isn't available in Canada as of yet.
I hope this helps, Thx.
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johmazz2006
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 08:34 Post subject: Re: Speed limit warning |
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I haven't tried it yet, but you can manually select distance before warning, (which is what I use) OR, speed, when downloading file.
May be worth atry to see what happens.
John
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gconstant3
GPS: Garmin
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 05:10 Post subject: Speed limit warning |
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| believe it might be an automatic function of the newer maps released this year as updating my older 680 provided the speeds as well.
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sdareddy
GPS: 275
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 08:37 Post subject: Re: Speed limit warning |
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| budgieburgers wrote: | | Can someone tell me how I get my Nuvi 710 to show the speed limits on the roads? |
My speed limit on the unit is different from the posted speed limit in some areas, can I get the updated list anywhere?
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johmazz2006
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765
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| Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:57 Post subject: Re: Speed limit warning |
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| gconstant3 wrote: | | believe it might be an automatic function of the newer maps released this year as updating my older 680 provided the speeds as well. |
Just did a return trip 5600 klm's, and noticed that the 765 flashed a RED warning on screen when over the limit posted on the screen.
Note, not all roads have speeds posted in bottom left hand corner.
Still getting used to the new GPS so maybe more surprises in store.
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clubbyr8
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 760
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| Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 08:13 Post subject: Speed Limit Warning |
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| I noticed on my 760 that when going through a school zone, I get a red warning flash on the screen if I'm exceeding 40kph. I hasten to add, this was outside school zone hours. It would be nice for the Garmin to recognise variable speed limits as the school zones are based on time.
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johmazz2006
GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765
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| Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 20:32 Post subject: speed limit warning |
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Not sure that it is a Garmin problem. I think you will find that all school zones are around 8 am to 9-30am and afternoons are between 2-30pm and 4-30pm.
Think it may be the same in most states also as these are the times that I saw on a return trip to QLD and back to VIC recently.
Maybe it will be a new addon with the next upgrade/improvements.
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