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Since Garmins and other GPS devices have lane information and speed limit information, you'd think you could punch in your load height and get a route that work
by twistedpair 13y ago
Since Garmins and other GPS devices have lane information and speed limit information, you'd think you could punch in your load height and get a route that worked for it.
Anyone want to go collect 500K bridge heights for the database?
- olefoo 13y agoIn the US at least the state DOT's have that information and have a GIS office that would make it available for a nominal fee. You'd still need to check a lot it in cities. Big worry would probably be liability; if your database of overpasses has an error (inevitable) can the truckers insurance company hold you financially responsible for relying on your app?
- tomkarlo 13y agoGarmin already offers a specific product line for truckers and bus drivers, that deals with these kinds of issues - beyond vertical clearance you have issues of turning radius and maximum load. I've seen them being sold at major truck stops in the US. You're not suppose to use a normal consumer GPS if you're driving an oversize / multi-axle vehicle. http://sites.garmin.com/dezl/ http://sites.garmin.com/dezl/