Operating Instructions

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About safety cameras
The Safety Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations:
 Fixed safety camera locations.
 Speed trap locations.
 Speed trap hotspots.
 Average safety camera locations.
 Speed enforcement zones.
 Red light camera locations.
 Traffic restriction cameras.
The Safety Cameras service also warns you about the following safety hazards:
 Accident blackspot locations.
 Traffic jams.
TomTom BRIDGE uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to connect to
TomTom services.
Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your cellular data plan, you may be liable for
extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services.
Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are
available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go
to tomtom.com/services.
Safety camera warnings
When you first start using your device, a warning sound is played for the most common types of
safety camera. To change the way you are warned about safety cameras, select Sounds & Warnings
in the Settings menu.
Warnings are given as you approach a safety 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 safety 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 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.
Tip: In the map view or guidance view, you can select a safety camera symbol in the route bar to
see the type of camera, the maximum speed and also the length of an average speed zone. In the
map view, you can also select a safety camera that is shown on your route.
Safety Cameras