GPS Tracking

A Major Milestone

In the course of natural social progression of many American adolescents, certain milestones are commonly known to incite newfound levels of freedom.  The first (and arguably the most important) of these major milestones is when an American teenager turns 15 years old, and is able to obtain a learner’s permit in preparation for obtaining their driver’s license.  Decades ago, the laws outlining what is required for someone to operate a motor vehicle were nearly nonexistent, but over time law enforcement agencies have enacted rigid standards that teens must meet before qualifying for a full-fledged independent driver’s license.  Many parents have taken advantage of teen tracking services that are made possible through the widespread applicability of our country’s GPS tracking system, and it has served to put a certain amount of comfort in their hearts and minds as their young driver embarks on their journey toward social independence.  Although teen tracking programs have the potential to let parents relax when junior is out and about with the family car, this would not be made possible if it wasn’t for the complementation of mandatory drivers’ education programs across the nation.  By adopting a sound GPS tracking system, drivers’ education instructors and local law enforcement departments can ensure that students are upholding their obligations to meet the regulatory principles of these educational facilities.

Staying Honest

One of the tenets of drivers’ education programs that many law enforcement agencies enforce is the minimum number of hours driven outside of the classroom and under the supervision of a qualified and licensed driver, such as a parent or guardian.  After each driving session, the qualified driver is responsible for signing off as a witness to the student’s time behind the wheel.  This practice has historically been left to the honor system, and any student could potentially be forging their supervisors’ signatures on their time card.  While the ultimate test of this dishonesty might become known in the final road test, a drivers’ education facility that implements a system of GPS-enabled teen tracking devices will be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the students are abiding to the rules of the driving school.

An Educational Edge

The beauty of teen tracking technology being implemented in an educational setting is that its utility is two-fold; not only can it serve as a supervisory tool to driving instructors and law enforcement, it can also be used as a teaching aid by those same entities to ensure that teens develop solid driving fundamentals and adhere to the rules of the road at all times.  No matter the situation, it is vital to remember that driving is a privilege and not a right.  By using the supervisory and education potential of a GPS-enabled teen tracking system, older generations can ensure that every year’s new crop of teen drivers holds this privilege in the highest regard.

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Distracted Driving in Focus

New Laws Target All Distracted Driving Incidents

Source acquired via CTV, May 6, 2010, Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta has just made Bill 16 official, and drivers throughout the province are taking notice. Bill 16 prohibits driving distractions of any kind including personal grooming, reading, writing, and texting. The message that the Transportation Minister is giving Albertans is clear: “when you’re in your vehicle, your focus must be on driving.”

While this is one of the most stringent anti-distraction laws out there, Alberta isn’t the only province considering anti-distraction laws. In fact, many of the states within the United States are currently trying to find ways to prevent drivers from texting while driving – a dangerous habit that costs many drivers their lives. Throughout the world, texting while driving has become a major issue. (more…)

A Help for Distracted Drivers

Multiple Functions Make this a Popular App

Source acquired via Washington Examiner, May 5, 2010, Middletown, MD – John and Joana Tsinonis recently invented a type of software that could change the way teens drive. The software, called proTextor, was invented to prevent teens from sending or receiving texts and phone calls while driving. Using a GPS tracking device, proTextor detects when a vehicle is in motion, and automatically blocks all incoming and outgoing texts and calls. (more…)

Technology Used for Nefarious Purposes

Children and Teens are Most Vulnerable

Source acquired via BC Local News, May 5, 2010, British Columbia, Canada – Last week, a 54-year-old Vancouver man was arrested on charges of sexual toughing, sexual assault, and sexual interference of a 15-year old. This week, the man in question will face a Vancouver court. The man allegedly contacted the teenage boy through a social networking application, and tracked the boy using a GPS-equipped cell phone.

Recently, 54-year-old Mark G. Woodland of Phoenix, Arizona, was found stabbed and beaten to death on the floor of his apartment. Woodland’s roommate told police that Woodland met a date using a social network application. When the murder was first reported, the application name was divulged. Today, Phoenix police have asked that the application be referred only as “an unknown social network.” (more…)