Filed under: Safety, Technology
Earlier this year, one poor, smartphone-toting driver was ticketed for going 40 miles per hour in 25 zone. But unlike the rest of us, he wasn't speeding. Through the use of Google MyTracks running on his Motorola Droid, a bit of spreadsheet geekery and a meeting with a judge, he was able to prove his innocence and avoid a fine.
Back in February, we outlined several similar apps that, through a bit of hackery, could get the job done. But Iconosys has done one better with the introduction of its My Max Speed app for Android.
The app tracks your exact speed through GPS data every five seconds, logging the results. A large display shows your current rate of travel, along with your highest speed in the past five minutes. All the data is compiled into a spreadsheet (accessible via Excel or similar apps) so you've got proof to show the police and the man in the black robe. There's also an option to post your current speed to Facebook providing a useful, if slightly opt-in-Orwellian, timestamp to share with your friends.
A free, ad-supported app is currently available through the Android Market or Iconosys' website, with the ad-free version running $4.99. Make the jump for the full details.
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