Speed Camera Detectors?
Discussion
Would members be kind enough to give me their opinions of the different detectors available. From the internet based research I have done to date I'm thinking of opting for a Talex system. It would appear there isn't an especially effective laser detector on the market, but the Talex supposedly gives warnings of where these mobile traps are usually situated.
At first I was considering a RoadAngel, but I've red some not too flattering reviews.
Your thoughts/experiences please gentlemen?
At first I was considering a RoadAngel, but I've red some not too flattering reviews.
Your thoughts/experiences please gentlemen?
I have an old BEL (3 bands plus Laser) which has saved me 3 times in 12 years, and more recently Tom-Tom One Europe which has fixed cameras. The BEL normally needs a reflection off the vehicle in front to detect fixed camera's, but the Tom-Tom has most of them programmed in.
The BEL picks up handheld if it's pointing at you, and if they're pulling the trigger. It's highly illegal in France now, so think twice before taking it abroad.
The BEL picks up handheld if it's pointing at you, and if they're pulling the trigger. It's highly illegal in France now, so think twice before taking it abroad.
I think the way things are going it won't be long before speeding becomes the be-all and end-all of policing and media politics.
So although it is a cliche, don't speed! ( I just have this gut feeling catching speeders is going to be the new 're-education of society' programme - a little like changing attitudes to drink driving, but with even more venom and anger )
Of course, nothing wrong with getting a decent defence. I think some detectors even warn you of usual mobile sites - and that is a must, as you will feel a bit too safe with your warnings of fixed cameras aftera while....drop your guard and you will be done.
There is a web site which tells you where the mobiles are on each and every day, too, I believe - I know Essex police used to tell you, too....but adding ' the above information may not be true at the time you read ' pretty much says it all about how helpful they really want to be.
So a detector which also knows the hedges the police hide behind and a total refusal to go above 30 mph in town no matter what is pretty much all you can do.
So although it is a cliche, don't speed! ( I just have this gut feeling catching speeders is going to be the new 're-education of society' programme - a little like changing attitudes to drink driving, but with even more venom and anger )
Of course, nothing wrong with getting a decent defence. I think some detectors even warn you of usual mobile sites - and that is a must, as you will feel a bit too safe with your warnings of fixed cameras aftera while....drop your guard and you will be done.
There is a web site which tells you where the mobiles are on each and every day, too, I believe - I know Essex police used to tell you, too....but adding ' the above information may not be true at the time you read ' pretty much says it all about how helpful they really want to be.
So a detector which also knows the hedges the police hide behind and a total refusal to go above 30 mph in town no matter what is pretty much all you can do.
- * classic mistake I made.....going nice and steadily through a country village at 28 mph, see the sign at the exit saying 40....sped up a little before, copper behind bush and I got done for 36 mph....5 yards before the 40 mph sign!!!****
I have a Talex and can say yes it's pretty good for telling you where the sneaky Scamera vans are likely to be, but some people complain that the voice warning isn't loud enough, although I only need it at half max volume! It won't give you any warning of laser devices in real time though, as it's only a GPS based device. I think the Angels have laser detectors built in, but I doubt whether they're still legal but who cares?
The 'Bel' will detect laser and gatsos in real time, but doesn't tell you where all the sneaky Scam vans will be.
The 'Bel' will detect laser and gatsos in real time, but doesn't tell you where all the sneaky Scam vans will be.
DucatiGary said:
snooper sd815is
if you can find one
There are some going on Ebay! How do these work? Do they need updates or do they just detect each camera as and when?if you can find one
Also they only mention gatsos, so can they cover other cameras like specs, truvelos etc?
Might get one if they can cover all the scameras and are a decent unit.
herewego said:
What about speed limiters? Some easy to fit after market thing you can use to set a max speed. Is that available?
That's called your 'mind' isn't it?I thought this thread was about choosing equipment to detect Scammers and thus prevent permanently limiting yourself to unnecessary slow speeds.
We all choose our speed at any given moment and the very last thing I personally want is a speed limiter compromising my ability to overtake or make progress above the limit when that's safe and available.
About 3 years ago I bought an Origin B3, as at the time the TomTom database was absolute rubbish. You can buy an add on for the B3 (LRC1000), that is sold as a "garage door opener"
Amazingly, one of it's side effects is to block incoming lasers. Saved me a couple of times.
Having said all of that, the TT database is now pretty good, and most of the "mobile camera" alerts are good too. Wouldn't waste my money these days on an Origin or Roadangel type of product.
Amazingly, one of it's side effects is to block incoming lasers. Saved me a couple of times.
Having said all of that, the TT database is now pretty good, and most of the "mobile camera" alerts are good too. Wouldn't waste my money these days on an Origin or Roadangel type of product.
uk89camaro said:
About 3 years ago I bought an Origin B3, as at the time the TomTom database was absolute rubbish. You can buy an add on for the B3 (LRC1000), that is sold as a "garage door opener"
Amazingly, one of it's side effects is to block incoming lasers. Saved me a couple of times.
Having said all of that, the TT database is now pretty good, and most of the "mobile camera" alerts are good too. Wouldn't waste my money these days on an Origin or Roadangel type of product.
Origin B2 I'm guessing you mean.Amazingly, one of it's side effects is to block incoming lasers. Saved me a couple of times.
Having said all of that, the TT database is now pretty good, and most of the "mobile camera" alerts are good too. Wouldn't waste my money these days on an Origin or Roadangel type of product.
I'd second the recommendation, mine saved me more times than I care to mention.
The best of the GPS units I'd wager.
K50 DEL said:
uk89camaro said:
About 3 years ago I bought an Origin B3, as at the time the TomTom database was absolute rubbish. You can buy an add on for the B3 (LRC1000), that is sold as a "garage door opener"
Amazingly, one of it's side effects is to block incoming lasers. Saved me a couple of times.
Having said all of that, the TT database is now pretty good, and most of the "mobile camera" alerts are good too. Wouldn't waste my money these days on an Origin or Roadangel type of product.
Origin B2 I'm guessing you mean.Amazingly, one of it's side effects is to block incoming lasers. Saved me a couple of times.
Having said all of that, the TT database is now pretty good, and most of the "mobile camera" alerts are good too. Wouldn't waste my money these days on an Origin or Roadangel type of product.
I'd second the recommendation, mine saved me more times than I care to mention.
The best of the GPS units I'd wager.
jondude said:
I think the way things are going it won't be long before speeding becomes the be-all and end-all of policing and media politics.
So although it is a cliche, don't speed! ( I just have this gut feeling catching speeders is going to be the new 're-education of society' programme - a little like changing attitudes to drink driving, but with even more venom and anger )
Of course, nothing wrong with getting a decent defence. I think some detectors even warn you of usual mobile sites - and that is a must, as you will feel a bit too safe with your warnings of fixed cameras aftera while....drop your guard and you will be done.
There is a web site which tells you where the mobiles are on each and every day, too, I believe - I know Essex police used to tell you, too....but adding ' the above information may not be true at the time you read ' pretty much says it all about how helpful they really want to be.
So a detector which also knows the hedges the police hide behind and a total refusal to go above 30 mph in town no matter what is pretty much all you can do.
I have it on moderatley good authority that a lot of the older speed limit signs are placed some distance after or before they are legal (as per the TRO). Allegedly the authorities did this to give warning to the drivers that a limit was coming up...So although it is a cliche, don't speed! ( I just have this gut feeling catching speeders is going to be the new 're-education of society' programme - a little like changing attitudes to drink driving, but with even more venom and anger )
Of course, nothing wrong with getting a decent defence. I think some detectors even warn you of usual mobile sites - and that is a must, as you will feel a bit too safe with your warnings of fixed cameras aftera while....drop your guard and you will be done.
There is a web site which tells you where the mobiles are on each and every day, too, I believe - I know Essex police used to tell you, too....but adding ' the above information may not be true at the time you read ' pretty much says it all about how helpful they really want to be.
So a detector which also knows the hedges the police hide behind and a total refusal to go above 30 mph in town no matter what is pretty much all you can do.
- * classic mistake I made.....going nice and steadily through a country village at 28 mph, see the sign at the exit saying 40....sped up a little before, copper behind bush and I got done for 36 mph....5 yards before the 40 mph sign!!!****
Just a thought
Sean
Laser Blinder MX20
Bel 966
Road Angel - the compact works fine - but the navigation one's are good, if yr in the market for navigation unit.
The new 9000 unit is a connected device so you get constant updates - I've found it very good so far - traffic info has been good (expensive though)
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