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About TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. For more
information about TomTom services, go to
tomtom.com/services
.
In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your
destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather.
Your TomTom TRUCKER regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If
traffic jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your TRUCKER will
offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.
To get TomTom services on your TRUCKER, you must be
connected to TomTom services
and logged
in to a
MyTomTom account
.
Note
: TomTom services are not available on all devices.
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
.
About RDS-TMC
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC), also known as RDS-TMC, transmits traffic information as a radio
signal and is available free of charge in many countries.
TMC is not a TomTom service, but is available when using the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver.
Note
: The RDS-TMC receiver is not available in all countries.
TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic information provided by the
Traffic Message Channel.
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is not available in all countries. To check the availability of
TMC services in your country, go to
tomtom.com/5826
.
The route bar
The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the
top, and a bar with symbols underneath.
Important
: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting for
Route Information
.
Note
: The
distance ahead shown by the route bar
depends on the overall length of your route.
Traffic