Live traffic reports coming to a GPS near you

By David Braue on 16 August 2007

Melbourne peak-hour commuters can stop hanging out for the radio traffic reports, after the launch of Australia's first automated traffic congestion notification system. Service to Sydney, Brisbane and other Australian cities is expected to follow in coming months.

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  • DenisS commented on 13/08/2009 11:32 Report abuse

    Do GPS start set off speed light Camera even is you are across the road from one at sitting at a red light if you get what I mean Iwas sitting at a Red light at Elgar Road Arnold Street & cars were going a long Elgar Road & was sitting at Arnold treet light & noticethe rec light go off can you help My e_mail is dasvenson@ optusnet.com.au Swede

  • blusokx commented on 05/12/2007 22:52 Report abuse

    About bloody time...I am so sick of Australia being so far behind the rest of the world! The report was ok too, but NO mention of current compatible equipment or where to buy them from?

  • chris commented on 22/08/2007 20:12 Report abuse

    l think it's a great idea and will help with traffic congestion,when l can afford to buy a gps this will help me very much.

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