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    I have been trying out various low clearance avoidance tools after witnessing a horrible accident and having a close call myself. Obviously I look out for the signs ahead, but not all bridges are posted and it's no good for planning a route anyway.

    So what are the options?

    Rand McNally Motor Carrier Road Atlas

    Pros - Much more than a low clearance list, with an abundance of useful information.

    Cons - Limited to just over 1000 low clearances. Can't use while driving. Costs around $50.

    Available at: http://www.amazon.com/McNally-Deluxe-Motor...y/dp/0528942123

    POI-Factory.com low clearance POI database for GPS

    Pros - Free to download. Accurate. Ready to install.

    Cons - Limited data, not much more than 300 entries.

    Available at: http://www.poi-factory.com/node/1154

    DiscoveryOwners.com low clearance POI database for GPS

    Pros - Free to download. Accurate.

    Cons - Limited data, approximately 400 entries. Many duplicates across several databases. Only available in text format.

    Available at: http://www.discoveryowners.com/cginfolinks.htm

    LowClearances.com low clearance POI database for GPS

    Pros - Huge database, up to 10 times larger than the others available. Accurate. Regularly updated. Ready to install.

    Cons - Costs $20 for annual subscription.

    Available at: http://www.lowclearances.com

    There are also a few fully integrated GPS systems available, but these are very expensive and I cannot vouch for their accuracy or the number of low clearances in their databases.

    Hope this is of use.

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    I have recently had a few close calls with low bridges that could easily have resulted in a bad accident.

    Does anyone know of a good GPS system or add-on for my Garmin that would give a low bridge warning?

    Something like a speed camera POI list could work, but I can't seem to find anything.

    Many thanks.

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