Information
Instructions
Enter your start and destination in the relevant boxes and press "Search". Traffic incidents will appear in a list on the right as well as on a map. The incidents are colour coded according to their severity. You can sort the list by severity (default) or by route order (i.e. in journey order from start to finish). You can also view the directions (by clicking "Show directions") Each map incident on the list has a "map" link - clicking on this will highlight the incident on the map. Route Scanner automatically updates to give you the latest traffic information. You can specify how often by selecting an option and clicking "Update".How it works
Briefly, it uses a number of different sources to work out where traffic information is located. Then it works out the route between your Start and Destination (using Google Maps) and displays any traffic information located on or near the route. It uses a number of RSS feeds and is supported backstage.bbc.co.uk.Supported browers
It should work on Internet Explorer 5.5+, Firefox 1+, Safari 3+, Opera 8+ and recent versions of Mozilla.Anything else?
Route Scanner is a work in progress - check out the to do list.About Route Scanner: Route Scanner uses live traffic information (e.g. accidents, roadworks and delays) combined with a route planner to calculate which incidents could affect that particular journey. It combines the power of Google Maps with the real-time information provided by BBC Travel and the Highways Agency. Route Scanner doesn't just look for traffic and travel updates on motorways and other major roads but throughout the road network. PocketGPSWorld.Com is the Safety Camera data supplier and Route Scanner is supported by backstage.bbc.co.uk.