VALENCIA, CA--(Marketwire - April 29, 2009) - Daddy took the T-Bird away when he found out
his daughter was taking it to the hamburger stand and not the library, but
she had a good ol' time until he figured it out.
But if Dad had the GPS technology available today, he'd have nipped the
hamburger stand visits in the bud on the very first day.
Most GPS navigation devices are commonly used to get a user from point "a"
to point "b," but the new technology expands that basic capability with a
live web-based tracking unit that updates vehicles positions every 10
seconds. The vehicle's position can be viewed from any web-enabled
computer.
This new technology can provide parents of teens more peace of mind than
before and ensure the safety of their children, according to George
Karonis, CEO of LiveViewGPS (
www.liveviewgps.com).
"As your teen's responsibilities increase, a parent's anxiety levels can
skyrocket and for good reason," Karonis said. "Your kids may argue that
installing a GPS monitoring device shows a total lack of trust, but we
believe it is more along the lines of 'trust, but verify.'"
Karonis cites a few points that support the idea of trust, but verify:
-- Research has shown that teenagers don't drive safely for fear of
crashing, but rather for fear of getting a ticket. Researchers said that
teenagers have a sense of immortality and the "it can't happen to me"
syndrome.
-- Getting a speeding ticket for just 20 mph over the limit could result
in a $3,000 increase in premiums for auto insurance with a Teen Driver on
your policy!
-- Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people 15 to
20. Speeding has been a factor in over 37% of crashes involving 16-year-
olds.
"Speed thresholds can be set online, as well as zone or area alerts,"
Karonis explained. "Anytime your vehicle exceeds your set speed threshold,
you will get a SMS text message to your cell phone, as well as an email,
notifying you of the speed violation. Moreover, when your vehicle exits or
enters a specified geographical zone, you can configure the system to also
send you a cell phone or email alert."
About George Karonis
George Karonis is a 15-year law enforcement veteran with years of
experience in security and surveillance.
Contact Information: Contact:
Rachel Friedman
rachel@newsandexperts.com