If I remember correctly, there's a big fine if you accidentally set off the transmitter in a non-emergency situation. I think that alone would prevent me from buying one, because I would probably do that within a week...
Doesn't appeal to me, unless Pauly and The Nose drive me deep into the Pine Barrens.
Yep BIG fine! My friend has the older style. The new one has been priced stupidly to get rid of the people that have no need for it though.