Speed Camera Detector Help Please

[quicksilver1314]

Hi People

I am looking at getting a speed camera detector but am getting very confused with what is what. If i give you what i think i need can you guys give me some suggestions on the ones you would say are the best.

I need

Laser detection so that if there is a mobile trap it picks it up.
The same but for Gatso's etc, so it can tell me if its active.
Rechargable battery so i dont have to have it plugged in all the time.

As far as cost i don't really have a budget.

Thank you

[cledor]

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Laser detection so that if there is a mobile trap it picks it up.
The same but for Gatso's etc, so it can tell me if its active.
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The use of laser or radar detectors is now illegal. The only thing that's legal now are GPS based systems.

[quicksilver1314]

The use of laser or radar detectors is now illegal. The only thing that's legal now are GPS based systems.

Thanks cledor wasnt aware of that

[Millionaire]

The use of laser or radar detectors is now illegal. The only thing that's legal now are GPS based systems.

You sure? I thought it was just the jammers that were illegal, not detectors: confused:

[cledor]

Millionaire, you could be right, I thought they were being banned, but maybe that's not happened yet.

Edit:- They anticipate the ban on detectors will be introduced later in the year. See http://www.roadangel.co.uk/press/index.html but products which rely purely on GPS+database will remain legal.

[giraffe25]

I've just bought the Talex lite, and i'm very impressed with it.
It won Auto express for best detector 2 years running
http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/talex-lite.htm[/URL]

They retail for £89 but you can find them cheaper on line about £65
http://www.it247.com/Product/7111-TAL-05-301/.htm[/URL]

I noticed last week that Aldi was selling them by the till for £59

It comes with the database installed but to keep it upto date you can subscribe for updates

[tomstickland]

GPS is the first requirement.
Gatso radar detectors are pretty much useless.
Laser detection might help, but too late, you're better of using observation.
Laser jammers do exist.

I don't use any of the above BTW.

[raptorman]

Here's an idea, don't drive over the speed limit
and what you save on the cost of the detector
you can then spend on booze, fags and loose women
(or loose men if your into that) ;)

[Wayne3765]

I'm shocked , almost 2 and a half hours til someone replied with don't speed :rolleyes:

I have the Talex lite too, bought it a while back on the strength of the good reviews , I've not used anything else to compare it to but I'm very happy with it.

[C_Ronaldo]

Here's an idea, don't drive over the speed limit
and what you save on the cost of the detector
you can then spend on booze, fags and loose women
(or loose men if your into that) ;)

I agree, just dont speed, if you buy a detector and it doesnt pick up a camera and you get flashed youd then have to pay the fine, id rather just keep a more constant eye on the speed,

[tomstickland]

Here's an idea, don't drive over the speed limit
Some people like to use a GPS device to help guard against mistakes.

[Seren]

I've had my Road Angel for about 5yrs, it has an extra black round detector thing that sticks to my windscreen that is supposed to pick up the mobile traps, mine never has, all my points have been from a mobile, but it picks up all the Gatso's. If there was a detector on the market that picks the mobiles up I would definately buy it. I drive about 400 miles a week and just about manage to lose 3 points offf my licence before I get 3 more, so manage to keep to 9 points.

Wayne\Giraffe does the Talex lite pick up the mobile lasers?

[ohreally]

Gatso radar detectors are pretty much useless.


Ohreally. I use a Beltronics detector in conjunction with a satnav unit....the Bel is by far the most useful in so much as the satnav won't tell me if the gatso is switched on (only tell of my proximity to the camera), makes all the difference if you need to crack on and the raod is "busy" with gatsos - you now become aware that 60-80% are switched off.
Mobile enforcement units are no longer the threat thay are to motorists without protection.I've had a radar detector for 6 years and never had a ticket yet...i never do a journey without it (local trips excluded).

[scotsblood]

GPS wins every time.

Don't bother with jammers, they give a false sense of security, and are you willing to risk a trip to court under charges of perverting the course of justice?

Detectors may well be of some use BUT be sure you know exactly what the devices are actually detecting and what that actually means in terms of your driving style.

Forward facing systems such as Gatso's are "detected" only by the backscatter generated from the reflections off other vehicles passing the camera in front of you. If there is little traffic the timescale of the "detection" warning may be too late!

Laser "detection" systems work either in the same manner hunting for the reflections from other vehicles being hit,"painted", or by the beam actually "painting" your car. The first is at best hit and miss (sorry for the pun) the second is more often than not too late!

Despite the requirement for cameras to be obvious and signposted many rear facing, such as Truvelo units, are well "hidden" and you only have clear line of sight to the camera when it does of you! For most detectors, too late!!

Catch the common theme?

Choose a gps system that warns of the positions of fixed cameras and registered mobile sites along with redlight cameras and the average speed SPECS systems and you cant go too wrong. So what if the camera wasn't actually active? It might have been and being sensible may just have saved a couple of quid and three points!

I run the original full feature Talex and the PocketGPS database on TomTom - better to be safe than walking!

[mandi]

Sorry to have to tell you ,but youll be wasting your money ,, :j

Next week in Cumbria..they are trialing a new system that effectively can see when and where drivers slowdown in speedcamera areas,, The idea being that most drivers slowdown ,beforehand,and then speed up again once they are past the cameras,, this system will spot the culprits...and will issue penalty points,and fines........


About time..............:T

[Wayne3765]

Wayne\Giraffe does the Talex lite pick up the mobile lasers?

Yes but you need to keep the the database updated ( TALEX Lite Subscription Kit ,includes 1 year £34.99 ) for new camera locations.

[tomstickland]

Sorry to have to tell you ,but youll be wasting your money ,, :j

Next week in Cumbria..they are trialing a new system that effectively can see when and where drivers slowdown in speedcamera areas,, The idea being that most drivers slowdown ,beforehand,and then speed up again once they are past the cameras,, this system will spot the culprits...and will issue penalty points,and fines........


About time..............:T
They're just going to randomise the locations a bit more and use pairs of vans. No substitute for observation. A friend who rides a motorbike said that a police officer said to him that if a speeding motorist on the motorway sees them and slows down then they often don't pull them over.

[MiserlyMartin]

This is a thread in the motoring section about speed camera detection. It is not helpful for the OP to be subjected to abuse about speeding by the misguided PC anti-speed and anti driving lobby. Please post on letsgeteveryonedrivingat20mph.com or ilovespeedhumps.com or whereever else you frequent instead.