| Vehicle tracker, also known as GPS vehicle tracking | | | | tracking systems not only provide directions, but also |
| system, is a device that uses satellite signals to track | | | | suggest alternative route when traffic congestion is |
| vehicles. The device is placed inside of the vehicle, | | | | detected. You can also receive traffic information such |
| allowing either real-time or passive monitoring of its | | | | as availability of parking spaces and the nearest public |
| location. | | | | transport line. |
| How a vehicle tracker works | | | | Business � Many companies that have fleets |
| Vehicle tracker emits a signal that is picked up via | | | | of vehicles will find GPS tracking system helpful. The |
| satellite and conveyed to a monitoring system. A | | | | reports provide information on business mileage driven |
| subscription service to the tracking company allows | | | | and location of vehicles. |
| you to get reports and access to real-time monitoring | | | | Emergency � While cell phones may not be |
| displays. | | | | able to specifically locate you via 911 services, the GPS |
| There are two types of vehicle trackers available. One | | | | tracking device can detect your exact position. This |
| type offers passive tracking. A monitoring device is | | | | enables you to receive medical or emergency |
| placed in the vehicle and data can be retrieved later to | | | | assistance as quickly as possible. Some new vehicles |
| determine where the vehicle has been and the mileage | | | | are equipped with GPS tracking systems that are |
| driven. The other type is real time tracking, which is | | | | useful in emergency situations. |
| more extensive. It allows the vehicle's location to be | | | | Surveillance � Vehicle tracker can be used to |
| monitored on a computer while it is being driven. | | | | track a family member's whereabouts. It is useful for |
| Special software is loaded onto the computer to allow | | | | tracking teens and others who may only be allowed |
| you to receive real-time information on the location, | | | | minimal vehicle access. The device can be mounted |
| speed and direction of travel. Typically these | | | | inside the vehicle so that it is virtually undetectable. |
| movements are shown on a gridded map, making it | | | | Benefits of using a vehicle tracking device |
| user-friendly. | | | | There are many benefits to using a tracking device in |
| Why use a vehicle tracker | | | | your vehicle. Emergency location is an important factor |
| Anti-theft device � One of the major | | | | when considering getting a vehicle tracker. This can |
| concerns of new vehicle owners is theft. With the use | | | | help bring peace of mind to those who travel |
| of a tracker, your vehicle can be quickly located if it is | | | | frequently or who may need to drive late at night or in |
| stolen. A deterrent to criminals, you can display the | | | | unknown areas. Many thousands of vehicles are |
| sticker, which indicates your vehicle is equipped with | | | | stolen each year. Stolen vehicles can be more easily |
| GPS. Many insurance companies offer discounted | | | | recovered and the perpetrators caught through the |
| vehicle insurance rate to those who have a gps | | | | use of vehicle trackers. GPS vehicle tracking system is |
| tracking system installed in their vehicle. | | | | a fantastic street navigator, so you no longer need to |
| Navigation tool � The vehicle tracker or GPS | | | | worry about getting lost or being stucked in a traffic |
| can be used as a navigation tool. Newer vehicle | | | | jam. |