The evolution of the GPS satellite system and its integration into consumer electronics has created a lot of potential for GPS technology. GPS navigation does an excellent job of telling a person where they are and how to reach their destination. The next step is already in process with the use of GPS Tracking to monitor commercial fleet vehicles. The Bayrunner Shuttle service uses GPS to track their vehicles, and they can tell you where the shuttle is at any time.

But do you want everyone to know where you are? GPS tracking can also be used to keep track of personal vehicles. Your spouse just might know that you aren’t really where you said you were. Is your son or daughter really over at a friend’s house? With GPS tracking you can now make sure that they are telling the truth. This technology creates some interesting conflicts when someone is using GPS for surveillance without the knowledge of their target. Is it worth compromising the trust of family members in order to assuage your concerns about their honesty?

GPS tracking also has some useful benefits in the area of security. It is becoming more common for stolen vehicles to be recovered using GPS coordinates to follow the criminal on the run. This could be the new wave in vehicle security. GPS navigation in cell phones and other devices also provides help during trips to unfamiliar cities. No more stopping to ask for directions. As long as you know your destination, GPS can get you there.