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Title: Low Bridges
Post by: Trooper-D on August 01, 2009, 01:56:42 AM

I have recently had a few close calls with low bridges that could easily have resulted in a bad accident.

Does anyone know of a good GPS system or add on for my Garmin that would give a low bridge warning?

Something like a speed camera POI list could work, but I can't seem to find anything.

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Low Bridges
Post by: clockwork on August 01, 2009, 08:57:25 AM

My Nokia has a 'Truck' routing vs. 'car' that supposedly avoids low bridges and narrow streets.

Title: Re: Low Bridges
Post by: Trooper-D on August 03, 2009, 03:17:22 PM

Thanks for your helpful advice.

I have decided to try a POI database that has been recommended to me on several forums.

You can download it at http://www.lowclearances.com

It looks really good.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Low Bridges
Post by: clockwork on August 04, 2009, 07:14:34 AM

I thought I remembered a friend's Garmin ( not sure which model) also had a Truck routing as well as automobile, pedestrian and bicycle. Maybe that option is model specific. Thanks for the poi db site.

Title: Re: Low Bridges
Post by: clockwork on August 05, 2009, 06:43:27 AM

Here's a free user-contributed POI .gpx file as well:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2002?page=2 (http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2002?page=2)

You must register to dl.

And the fail safe:
http://www.aitaonline.com/Info/Low%20Clearances.html# (http://www.aitaonline.com/Info/Low%20Clearances.html#)

Title: Re: Low Bridges
Post by: John Eversoll on August 06, 2009, 11:20:59 PM

Hi there, I am about to enter that GREY area of asking a question or a comment....

I thought that all bridges were 15 to 16 ft. I have never thought to check the clearance

since the clipper isn't as tall as a Big Rig. " and I used to drive one... Go figure...
John :o

American Clipper Owners Club

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