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Which speed camer detector do i get?

BigTony
BigTony Posts: 3 Newbie
in Motoring
I have been looking into getting a speed camera detector, but i am not sure what to get.

I have already got snooper unit but don't like how it works and all the false warnings

I am looking for a GPS unit as i have heard these are better.

Can anybody help?
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  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Take the lead out of your right shoe and save yourself a load of money and worries.
  • CHR15
    CHR15 Posts: 5,193 Forumite
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    I've looked into these on the past,

    I haven't seen a fully positive review on any of them, they all seem a bit too erratic and unreliable, so much so, that you simply can't rely on it, so what's the point??

    Seems more of a scam than anything, to get you to sign up for your fantastic monthly membership fees etc etc etc...

    I don't think I will ever bother.
  • Chippy_Minton_2
    Chippy_Minton_2 Posts: 1,839 Forumite
    A copy of the highway code and a map book will do you. The map book for the road classification and the highway code for the speed limit on said roads.
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  • Markyt
    Markyt Posts: 11,864 Forumite
    Mk 1 Eyeball has worked pretty well for me so far.
  • mchale
    mchale Posts: 1,886 Forumite
    Google: "Novus GPS rider", this will upset all the do gooders who never speed!!!!!!!!!
    ANURADHA KOIRALA ??? go on throw it in google.
  • mat777
    mat777 Posts: 30 Forumite
    like most other people have said - the cheapest way to go about it is not to speed in the first place
  • inmypocketnottheirs
    inmypocketnottheirs Posts: 4,745 Forumite
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    Forget the holier than thou postings above.

    What I would do is get a Tom Tom GPS (make sure it has Point of Interest categories that can be edited - think they all do but not 100%) then spend £19 a year subscribing to the database of https://www.pocketgpsworld.co.uk. You will be able to post there a question on the forums asking which models are suitable.

    HTH
    Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
     The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
     I'm sorry, I don't apologise. That's just the way I am. Homer (Simpson)
  • terryya
    terryya Posts: 603 Forumite
    inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »
    Forget the holier than thou postings above.

    What I would do is get a Tom Tom GPS (make sure it has Point of Interest categories that can be edited - think they all do but not 100%) then spend £19 a year subscribing to the database of www.pocketgpsworld.co.uk. You will be able to post there a question on the forums asking which models are suitable.

    HTH

    I'll second that. Keep an eye out for missing fixed cameras and you get free lifetime updates!
  • inmypocketnottheirs
    inmypocketnottheirs Posts: 4,745 Forumite
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    terryya wrote: »
    I'll second that. Keep an eye out for missing fixed cameras and you get free lifetime updates!

    Quite, and I have got the free updates!!:beer:
    Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
     The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
     I'm sorry, I don't apologise. That's just the way I am. Homer (Simpson)
  • jack_spratt_2
    jack_spratt_2 Posts: 577 Forumite
    terryya wrote: »
    I'll second that. Keep an eye out for missing fixed cameras and you get free lifetime updates!

    Yes Pocketgps for me I think its the best there is
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