TomTom Go Mobile App For Iphone Reference Guide

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About speed cameras 
The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: 
 Fixed speed camera locations. 
 Mobile speed camera locations. 
 Mobile speed camera hotspots. 
 Average speed camera locations. 
 Speed enforcement zones. 
 Red light camera locations. 
 Traffic restriction cameras. 
The Speed Cameras service also warns you about accident blackspot locations. 
To get TomTom services in your GO Mobile app, your device must have a mobile data connection....

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Symbol shown on 
map 
Symbol shown in 
route bar 
Description 
   
Fixed speed camera - this type of camera 
checks the speed of passing vehicles and is fixed 
in one place. 
   
Mobile speed camera - this type of camera 
checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be 
moved to different locations. 
   
Mobile speed camera hotspots - this type of 
warning shows places where mobile cameras are 
often used. 
   
Average speed cameras - these types of 
cameras measure your average speed between...

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Changing the way you are warned 
To change the way the navigation app warns you about speed cameras, select the Sounds and 
Warnings button in the Settings Menu. 
 
You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. 
You can change settings for whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you 
are speeding. 
For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a fixed speed camera, do the 
following: 
1. Select Sounds and...

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 Select No if the mobile speed camera has been removed. 
Your selection is sent to TomTom. We collect reports from many users to determine if the camera 
warning should be kept or removed.  
Updating locations for cameras and hazards 
The locations of speed cameras can change frequently. New cameras can also appear without 
warning and the locations for other hazards, such as accident blackspots, may also change. 
When connected to TomTom services, all camera updates for fixed and mobile...

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About danger zones and risk zones 
The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are 
in France. 
Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile 
speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, 
speed camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger 
zones and risk zones. 
Important: Outside of France, you...

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Symbol shown on 
map 
Symbol shown in 
route bar 
Description 
   
Danger zone - this type of warning is only given in 
France. 
You are warned at the start and end of the danger 
zone. 
   
Risk zone - this type of warning is only given in 
France. 
You are warned at the start and end of the risk 
zone. 
You can change the way you are warned about danger and risk zones.  
Changing the way you are warned 
To change the way the navigation app warns you about speed cameras, select the Sounds and...

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2. Select Report Risk Zone. 
 
You see a message thanking you for adding the risk zone. 
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message. 
The risk zone is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users. A reported risk 
zone stays on your device for three hours.  
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones 
The locations of danger zones and risk zones can change frequently. New zones can also appear 
without warning. 
When connected...

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About My Places 
My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each 
time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful addresses. 
The following items are always in My Places: 
 Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit, such as 
your office. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there. 
 Recent destinations - Select this button to select your destination from a list of locations you...

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1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 
2. Select Home. 
Your home location is shown on the map, with a pop-up menu. 
 
3. Select Edit Location. 
4. To select a new home location, do one of the following: 
 Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca-
tion, then select the home location symbol. 
 Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home. Select 
Set home location.  
Adding a location from My Places 
1. In...

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2. Press and hold to select the location. 
 
3. Select the pop-up menu button. 
 
4. Select Add to My Places. 
The name of the location is shown in the edit screen. 
5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 
6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. 
The location you added is shown with a marker on the map.  
Adding a location to My Places using search 
1. In the Main Menu, select Search. 
2. Search for a location. 
3. Select the location then select...