GPS Tracking Gives Security to Off-Roaders
Three men in Florida have been arrested for a series of home and vehicle break-ins, after eluding police for months by, literally, staying off the beaten path.
Anthony Thayer, Casey Keith and Nicholas Ayers, three partners in crime, were arrested on multiple theft charges in December near Malabar, FL. Police described the trio as “uncaring kids” because they lived in the area and were stealing from their own neighbors. It is believed that they carried out their crimes mostly under the cover of darkness. They would take off into the woods near the rural community and carry their loot through a network of off-road trails.
In the suspects’ home, deputies found about $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise, including cell phones, computers, GPS tracking systems and two motocross bikes. The stolen items were traced back to 19 homes in the nearby communities of Malabar, Valkaria and Grant.
Rod Vanderjagt said he was thrilled that his stolen Honda CRF 450-R bike was returned. The off-road vehicle is valued at $7,000, but that’s only a number on paper. Vanderjagt said the theft opened his eyes to the true affection he has for his ride.
“It’s like your best girlfriend, after she’s been on a date with someone else,” he said.
Vehicle tracking systems utilizing GPS tracking technology might make that separation a bit briefer and the reunion much sweeter. Real-time GPS tracking devices, when fitted on a motorcycle or off-road cycle, will ensure its security.
Motocross bikes, unfortunately, can be easily hidden by thieves because they can be transported through very rugged terrain. But there is a defense for this. Real-time GPS tracking systems use a feature called geo-fencing. If a bike is moved beyond a designated area (set by the user), the GPS tracking system will send an alert by SMS or email to the owner. A pursuit could ensue while the crime is in progress.
If a bike is stolen, the owner can log on to a computer with Internet access to get an instant read on where that bike is currently located. GPS tracking coordinates will give latitude and longitude measurements, so there is no worry about the lack of dedicated roads and addresses in rural areas.
Furthermore, some insurers offer reduced premiums for drivers using GPS tracking devices on their bikes. So this adventurous hobby might be less painful on the pocketbook with vehicle tracking.
The Victoria GPS Tracking System, from LandAirSea Systems, is one of the best fine-tuned and dependable real-time GPS tracking devices on the market. It captures position updates every 10 seconds, is accurate within feet, and can be used anywhere in the world. The Victoria GPS Tracking System is an affordable $399.
Any GPS tracking system, designed and marketed for use in cars and trucks, could be adaptable to other applications such as motocross. The possibilities are limited only by the imagination.
Some racers in the semi-pro and pro motocross circuits gravitate toward GPS tracking systems with multiple features including unlimited recall of trip history, speed alert and alarm system interface.
It is true that all real-time GPS tracking systems have additional fees. These usually include a monthly subscription for transmission of GPS tracking reports over a wireless data network and an annual contract with that cellular service provider. Motocross fans in the “four season states” will be able to actively use the GPS tracking system on their bikes for nine months of the year, at best. The good news is that the GPS tracking system and its geo-fencing feature can be used as a burglary deterrent when the vehicle is in storage. Also, most of these GPS tracking systems are portable and multi-functional. Off-season they can pull duty on snowmobiles, motor homes or the humble household vehicle.
Why Use GPS Tracking for Motocross?
The reasoning behind getting a GPS tracking system for a motocross bike is clear. A bike of that kind is not easily replaced. A straight insurance replacement by make and model is financially fair. But ask any motocross owner, hobbyist or pro, what their ride is worth to them. Bikes are “broken in” after logging hundreds, if not thousands of miles with a solitary rider. They are tuned, detailed and weathered with a look and feel that is one-of-a-kind.
Like theft victim Vanderjagt of Florida said: A man wants his best girl back; not a new one.
Source: MyFoxOrlando
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