Unexpected Speed Alert
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:48am
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15 years
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I created a route using MapSource and downloaded it to my Nuvi. I then selected the route and started on my 140 mile trip from Point A to Point B. As I was driving through Eureka Springs, AR I suddenly got an audio speed alert, and when I looked at the screen it showed a speed limit of 0.6 mph. I have no idea where this came from, as I have not loaded any speed or proximity alerts. First time this has ever happened with my Nuvi 780.
Then on the way back from Point B to Point A along the same two-lane road, the speed alert did not sound.
Any idea what caused this? Although I have the MSN Direct Receiver, it has not been activated.
Thanks.........Durango
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Do you have Custom POIs with numbers (ie numerals) in the file name? This will cause speed alerts.
Didn't Think So, But I Did
Do you have Custom POIs with numbers (ie numerals) in the file name? This will cause speed alerts.
I have many Custom POIs, organized into subfolders as you recommended in one of your earlier postings. One of these is named Motel_6, and sure enough I passed by one of these in Eureka Springs and got a speed alert of 6 mph.
Thanks for your help.......Durango
nuvi 3790 and 2789 in Arkansas
That's one thing ....
That's one of the things 'POI Verifier' checks for when verifing the POI file. If there is a number in the file name it asks you if you really want an alert; then gives you the option to remove it.
RT
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