does it do live traffic
463507
It has live traffic. Which you can purchase for an annual fee of $19.99 from the Rand McNally Dock. How ever live traffic will only work when the GPS is connected to a wifi connection.
463508
Hi Michelle, I bough the GPS and it's been working very good for me, I know that does it have live traffic but you need to buy an antenna and I know you got have it connected in to the internet (Wi-Fi) otherwise won't work, I don't use that so that's why I can't tell you more about it, but it's a good Truck GPS.
2272330
Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful. Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model.
1418720
I can't recall seeing traffic lights or speed cameras on the Nav. It does show the speed limit for every road you are on, though.
1379362
Live data depends on vehicle capabilities. It is not the fastest response but it work. You can also graph the data and overlay several graphs of different sensors at the same time.
2272329
Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model. Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or... » Read More Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model. « Show Less
894391
no this one wont work as well as one with "traffic" will. the designation will be LMT which stands for Lifetime Maps and Traffic
536339
Yes, it does have a "live view". Here is short video about the feature:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0tlnT0zCfY
101211
Not sure I understand the question. As far as i knew the updates including traffic were done when you updated Garmin maps. I have never done a traffic update separate from the map update. I have life time maps and get updates roughly every quarter. Let me know if I am missing traffic updates? what I read was that the little black cylinder in the cable about 2" long was were the traffic was controlled from. So far I have only used the cable around Toronto. I haven't been stateside since getting the cable.
199157
The live data feature gives useful information while driving. It can be customized to show the information that you want to see on screen. This is the best tool I have seen for the price range.
1495686
The ads are how they are able to offer free lifetime traffic and only show up if you are using the FM traffic receiver. The ads are not too obtrusive. I tested the traffic feature in Southern California for a couple of weeks, but decided that it wasn't useful enough. I'd be interested if others have found it useful.
1974291
First of all the traffic update is active ONLY if you use the car adapter with the built-in FM traffic supplied with this unit. You also have to 'Web Update' your unit before using it. Go to this link http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp Most of the problems like locking up and/or unit weirdness can be fixed with this simple procedure.
1496699
I have found that traffic updates are only in larger cites. The Garmin will receive them they are there.
2226033
Hello,I just got a 1490T. Please excuse my ignorance, but I decided on that unit for the traffic feature as I commute over 35 miles each way. Thing is, I can't find a description anywhere that tells me what I need to do to have access to just the traffic info i.e. do I need to have the GPS active even when I don't need it - I know how to get to my office, for example. I'm a bit confused......Regards,Barry
489700
I live in Ohio. Sometimes the traffic congestion warnings are accurate sometimes they aren't. I think anytime it has told me there is congestion there was but many times there is congestion that it either doesn't know about or it is considered normal. I have found that I think it gets its data form the Ohio traffic network that also has a web page and they seem to agree.
1720590
No, the GPS is purchased with the lifetime map updates. Your GPS needs to be programmed to accept real time traffic, the cord facilitates the reception of the real time info. In other words, the lifetime option is for map updates and the real time traffic is part of the computer programming in the specific GPS you have. The cord doesn't work without the programming of the GPS.
332298
It is supposed to, but I have not seen it work yet. I don't hit many traffic jams where I live.
1879862
Yes - provided you have updated the data base that shows known traffic hazards. This data base is dependent upon user input and Bel's information, but overall it seems to be very accurate. Of course if there is a new red-light camera installed then it may not be listed - but really running red lights is not a great idea for longevity of life.