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. 
Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for 
extra roaming charges while using TomTom services. 
Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location. 
 
Crossing into another area or country 
When you drive into an area or country that does not permit speed camera warnings, your GO 
Mobile app switches the speed cameras service off. You will not receive speed cameras warnings in 
those areas or countries. 
Some areas or countries permit limited speed camera warnings, for example only warnings for fixed 
cameras, or warnings for risk zones. Your GO Mobile app automatically switches to give limited 
warnings when you cross into those areas or countries.  
Speed camera warnings 
Speed camera warning sounds are played for the most common types of speed camera. 
Warnings are given as you approach a speed camera. You are warned in several ways: 
 A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. 
 Your distance to the speed camera is shown in the route bar. 
 You hear a warning sound as you get near the camera. 
 While you are approaching a camera or driving in an average speed check area, your speed is 
monitored. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. 
If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange. 
Tip: In the map view or guidance view, you can select a speed camera symbol in the route bar to 
see the type of camera, the maximum speed and also the length of an average speed check area. 
In the map view, you can also select a speed camera that is shown on your route. 
Speed Cameras  
						

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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 
two points. You are warned at the start and end 
of the average speed check area. 
While you are driving in an average speed check 
area, your average speed is shown, instead of 
your current speed. The distance to the end of 
the area is shown in the route bar. 
   
Speed enforcement zones - these zones can 
contain multiple speed cameras.  
You are warned at the start and end of a speed 
enforcement zone. While you are driving in a 
speed enforcement zone, your current speed is 
shown, and a visual warning is shown in the 
route bar. 
  
 
Red light camera - this type of camera checks 
for vehicles breaking traffic rules at traffic 
lights. There are two types of traffic light 
camera - those which check if you drive through 
a red light and those which check for driving 
through a red light together with speeding. 
   
Traffic restriction - this type of warning warns 
you about restricted roads. 
   
Accident blackspot - this type of warning is 
given for a place where road traffic accidents 
have historically been concentrated.  
You are warned at the start and end of the 
accident blackspot. While you are driving in an 
accident blackspot, your current speed is shown 
and a visual warning is shown in the route bar.   
						

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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 Warnings in the Settings Menu. 
2. Select Speed camera warnings. 
3. Select Fixed cameras. 
4. Select one of the following warning options: 
 Always. 
 Only when speeding. 
 Never. 
5. Select the back button. 
Tip: To turn off all audible warnings, select Settings, followed by Sounds and Warnings and then 
set Warning type to None. 
 
Reporting a new speed camera 
If you pass a new speed camera that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. 
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 
 
2. Select Report Speed Camera. 
 
You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. 
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. 
The speed camera is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users.  
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera 
You can confirm the presence of a mobile speed camera or remove a mobile speed camera if it is no 
longer present. 
Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still 
there. 
 Select Yes if the mobile speed camera is still there.  
						

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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 camera locations are 
received in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your 
navigation app automatically.  
						

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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 receive warnings about speed cameras. Inside France, you 
receive warnings about danger zones and risk zones. When you cross the border, the type of warning 
you receive changes. 
A danger zone is a zone specified by French law. A risk zone is a temporary danger zone reported by 
users. The Danger Zones service warns you about both danger zones and risk zones in the same way. 
Danger zones and risk zones may or may not contain one or more speed cameras or a range of other 
driving hazards: 
 Specific locations are not available and a danger zone icon is shown instead as you approach the 
zone. 
 The minimum length of the zone depends on the road type and is 300 m for roads in built-up 
areas, 2000 m (2 km) for secondary roads and 4000 m (4 km) for motorways. 
 The location of one or more speed cameras, if any, can be at any point within the zone. 
 If two danger zones are close to each other, the warnings can be merged into a single longer 
zone. 
Information about the location of zones is continually updated by TomTom and other users and 
frequently sent to your GO Mobile app so that you always have the latest information. You can also 
contribute by reporting new risk zone locations. 
To get TomTom services on your GO Mobile app, your device must have a mobile data connection. 
Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for 
extra roaming charges while using TomTom services. 
Note: You cannot remove a danger zone or a risk zone. 
 
Danger zone and risk zone warnings 
Warnings are given 10 seconds before you reach a danger zone or risk zone. You are warned in 
several ways: 
 A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. 
 Your distance to the start of the zone is shown in the route bar.  
 You hear a warning sound as you get near the start of the zone. 
 While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, your speed is monitored. If you drive 
more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you drive less than 5 
km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange. 
 While you are driving in a zone your distance to the end of the zone is shown in the route bar. 
Warning sounds are played for these types of zones: 
Danger Zones  
						

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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 
Warnings button in the Settings menu. 
 
You can change settings for whether you want to be warned or not. 
For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a danger zone, do the following: 
1. Select Sounds and Warnings in the Settings Menu. 
2. Select Safety warnings. 
3. Select Danger zones. 
4. Select one of the following warning options: 
 Always. 
 Only when speeding. 
 Never. 
5. Select the back button. 
Tip: To turn off all audible warnings, select Settings, followed by Sounds and Warnings and then 
set Warning type to None. 
 
Reporting a risk zone 
If you pass a new temporary risk zone that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. 
Note: To report a risk zone, your device must have a mobile data connection. 
If a new temporary risk zone is reported directly before or after an existing risk or danger zone, 
then the new zone is added to the existing zone. 
If enough Danger Zones users report a new risk zone, that zone may become a danger zone and be 
available for all subscribers. 
Using the Main Menu to report a risk zone 
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 
  
						

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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 to TomTom services, all zone updates are received in real time. You do not need 
to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your navigation app automatically.  
						

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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 
have recently used as destinations. 
You can add a location to My Places directly in My Places, by selecting a location from the map, or 
by searching for a location. 
Your home location and the locations that you have added appear in a list in My Places and are 
shown with a marker on the map. 
 
 
Setting your home location 
Set your home location in the following way: 
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 
2. Select Home. 
3. To select a location for home, do one of the following: 
 Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press to select the location, then 
select the home location symbol. 
 
 Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work. 
Select Set Home Location.  
Changing your home location 
You can change your home location in the following way: 
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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 the Main Menu, select My Places. 
2. Select Add a new place. 
3. To select a 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 add location symbol. 
 Search for a location. Select Show on Map, then select the add location symbol. 
 
The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 
4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 
5. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list.  
Add a location to My Places from the map 
1. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.  
						

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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 Show on map. 
4. When the map view shows the location, select the pop-up menu button. 
 
5. Select Add to My Places. 
The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 
6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 
7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list.  
Deleting a recent destination from My Places 
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 
2. Select Recent Destinations. 
3. Select Edit List. 
4. Select the destinations you want to delete. 
5. Select Delete.  
Deleting a location from My Places 
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 
2. Select Edit List. 
3. Select the locations you want to delete.