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

quicksilver1314 wrote: »

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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

cledor wrote: »

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

cledor wrote: »

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

raptorman wrote: »

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.