Reply #28: happened to me too [View All]

and well... i took the blame (i still hear about it sometimes). Of course travelers getting lost with or without gps units is a constant source of: discovery, annoyance, encounters, stories to tell the kids and as you mentionned, dramas.
I don't think it's the issue in this story though. Big rig drivers are not just "travelers", they are supposed to have routes and i know time is money but maybe they could just check the route before leaving (like i do now, and used to before buying a gps). Surprises, good and bad can be expected if you just fire up the unit, put in your destination and take the wheel. I just thought truckers didn't like surprises.
I'm sure the technology will improve; tomtom is already implementing a map correction database for users to share (i don't know how well it works though), and the accuracy will get better.
For the UK village, they can contact Teleatlas and navteq and explain their troubles, make sure clear roadsigns and restrictions are placed before a junction leading into town and... for those that don't respect the signs, a fine.
Another idea; they could put up a small wooden frame (like before low bridges and tunnels) that would restrict the height of incoming vehicles.
I'm sure they'll find a solution but The media coverage of their "ordeal" will maybe help gps users remember to check their routes beforehand.