# Speed Trap Alerts via SMS Trapster.com By Justin Good | Published 2008-05-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-traps-new-way-to-avoid-them References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/05/30/speed.traps/index.html) & [trapster](http://www.trapster.com/) Looking for a new way to dodge speed traps set by police? Look no further than **Trapster.com,** a website that has created new technology to allow motorists to alert other motorists using their [mobile phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-is-tracking-my-phone) to offer details on speed traps they encounter on the road. "Trapster works like this: Go to the Web site, and sign up for a free membership. Then download the Trapster software to your cell phone or PDA. Tenereillo said that most current-generation cell phones, Blackberries and other PDA's can accommodate the Trapster software," CNN says. If you see a police officer yourself while on the road, all you have to do it punch in #1 on your phone or dial their designated [toll free numbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truecaller-app). Any other trapster.com users are then alerted by phone whey near that same trap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crowd-sourced Traffic Alerts:** Motorists can alert each other about speed traps and police presence on the road, enabling safer and more informed driving. - **Mobile App Integration:** Integrating trap alert systems into mobile applications provides convenience and accessibility for drivers to access real-time information. - **Data-driven Navigation:** Using aggregated data on speed traps and police presence, navigation systems can provide optimized routes to avoid potential traffic violations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Incorporating trap alert technologies into car systems can enhance safety and improve driver awareness on the roads. - **Technology:** Developing innovative trap alert software and mobile applications offers opportunities for disruptive advancements in the tech sector. - **Navigation:** Integrating trap alert data into navigation systems can revolutionize the way people plan their routes and avoid traffic violations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Automotive Radar Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escort-max-360-mkii.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device-network.md) - [Proactive Police Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-apps.md) - [Safety-Promoting Logistics Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drivewyze-free.md) - [Road Worker Safety Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-worksite.md) - [Safety-Focused Motorcycle Radars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-radar.md) - [Logistics-Tracking GPS Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logistics-tracking-gps-app.md) - [Updated Map-Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-app-1.md)