AVM - Optimized for multi-user economics

A discussion of potential users of automatic vehicle monitoring and the unique operationl methodologies, which these generic users employ is presented. This is followed by a delineation of the properties which an AVM system should exhibit if it is to be both operationally and economically suitable for multi-users which include police and other law enforcement agencies, urban mass transit, taxi, school buses, utility, service and delivery vehicles, fleet trucking, dial-a-ride, parked cargo trailer, etc. A direct proximity signpost AVM system which has been designed to encompass these properties is described.