Best speed camera/ laser detector?
Discussion
EU_Foreigner said:
Has Waze been improved yet to alert you when you are under the limit when approaching the camera? I find it strange that if I was to overtake something that I would only get the warning once it is too late (i.e. in the middle of the overtake and exceeding the limit then) rather than knowing that there is a camera in say 500 yards irrespective of my speed.
It alerts you as in shows it on the screen with a thumbs up or "not there" tag and the distance to it but it will only give you an audio alert if you're over the speed limit.eybic said:
EU_Foreigner said:
Has Waze been improved yet to alert you when you are under the limit when approaching the camera? I find it strange that if I was to overtake something that I would only get the warning once it is too late (i.e. in the middle of the overtake and exceeding the limit then) rather than knowing that there is a camera in say 500 yards irrespective of my speed.
It alerts you as in shows it on the screen with a thumbs up or "not there" tag and the distance to it but it will only give you an audio alert if you're over the speed limit.Is Waze really THE best tool out there? I thought there were devices which cost a lot more money, am I wrong in thinking they are better?
One of the problems I have with phone apps is I prefer to keep my phone on silent (for calls and messages) and it's not clear whether the app is also on silent or not. I wouldn't be able to test it until I approach a speed camera and I don't approach them often enough to test.
I have an Android if anyone knows how to correct this
One of the problems I have with phone apps is I prefer to keep my phone on silent (for calls and messages) and it's not clear whether the app is also on silent or not. I wouldn't be able to test it until I approach a speed camera and I don't approach them often enough to test.
I have an Android if anyone knows how to correct this
Edited by faa77 on Saturday 24th August 00:32
faa77 said:
Is Waze really THE best tool out there? I thought there were devices which cost a lot more money, am I wrong in thinking they are better?
One of the problems I have with phone apps is I prefer to keep my phone on silent (for calls and messages) and it's not clear whether the app is also on silent or not. I wouldn't be able to test it until I approach a speed camera and I don't approach them often enough to test.
I have an Android if anyone knows how to correct this
Yes, Waze provides audible alerts of police, hazards etc as you approach them, along with a visual display.One of the problems I have with phone apps is I prefer to keep my phone on silent (for calls and messages) and it's not clear whether the app is also on silent or not. I wouldn't be able to test it until I approach a speed camera and I don't approach them often enough to test.
I have an Android if anyone knows how to correct this
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 24th August 00:32
faa77 said:
Is Waze really THE best tool out there? I thought there were devices which cost a lot more money, am I wrong in thinking they are better?
One of the problems I have with phone apps is I prefer to keep my phone on silent (for calls and messages) and it's not clear whether the app is also on silent or not. I wouldn't be able to test it until I approach a speed camera and I don't approach them often enough to test.
I have an Android if anyone knows how to correct this
Android has separate volume controls for notifications, alarms, media, etc (I assume iPhones do too). The TomTom speed camera app gives alerts through "media", so start the app, turn up the volume, and or leaves alarms and ringtones silent.One of the problems I have with phone apps is I prefer to keep my phone on silent (for calls and messages) and it's not clear whether the app is also on silent or not. I wouldn't be able to test it until I approach a speed camera and I don't approach them often enough to test.
I have an Android if anyone knows how to correct this
Edited by faa77 on Saturday 24th August 00:32
Not sure about Waze, tried it a few times but can get on with it for some reason.
eybic said:
Riley Blue said:
eybic said:
Laser detectors are pointless, by the time it warns you, you've already been caught. An option would be to use the Waze app whenever you drive as that warns of cameras and mobile sites once another user has reported them.
Therein lies the problem.
parked that hasn't been reported as there are a lot of users now so most of the time us wazers know you're there 
I remember that I did report a plod trap on the French autoroute, got about 150 “thank yous” from other users.
For people who haven’t used it, it’s really simple - no laser or radio detection, it just relies on other users reporting camera vans and stationary plod. That’s all. If you use it, the only time you’ll get caught is if a camera van stops and manages to get set up before someone reports it - the probability of which seems to be vanishingly small. Or an unmarked car.
I suspect given the increase of “in car“ compute power, it won’t be long before we have onboard ANPR tagging unmarked cars by comparing plates against known cars (see someone pulled over by an unmarked car, tag the numberplate, and the car is no longer “unmarked”).
For people who haven’t used it, it’s really simple - no laser or radio detection, it just relies on other users reporting camera vans and stationary plod. That’s all. If you use it, the only time you’ll get caught is if a camera van stops and manages to get set up before someone reports it - the probability of which seems to be vanishingly small. Or an unmarked car.
I suspect given the increase of “in car“ compute power, it won’t be long before we have onboard ANPR tagging unmarked cars by comparing plates against known cars (see someone pulled over by an unmarked car, tag the numberplate, and the car is no longer “unmarked”).
rxe said:
I remember that I did report a plod trap on the French autoroute, got about 150 “thank yous” from other users.
For people who haven’t used it, it’s really simple - no laser or radio detection, it just relies on other users reporting camera vans and stationary plod. That’s all. If you use it, the only time you’ll get caught is if a camera van stops and manages to get set up before someone reports it - the probability of which seems to be vanishingly small. Or an unmarked car.
I suspect given the increase of “in car“ compute power, it won’t be long before we have onboard ANPR tagging unmarked cars by comparing plates against known cars (see someone pulled over by an unmarked car, tag the numberplate, and the car is no longer “unmarked”).
sat-tags, just get the charge in the post (email) issued from the DVLA space portFor people who haven’t used it, it’s really simple - no laser or radio detection, it just relies on other users reporting camera vans and stationary plod. That’s all. If you use it, the only time you’ll get caught is if a camera van stops and manages to get set up before someone reports it - the probability of which seems to be vanishingly small. Or an unmarked car.
I suspect given the increase of “in car“ compute power, it won’t be long before we have onboard ANPR tagging unmarked cars by comparing plates against known cars (see someone pulled over by an unmarked car, tag the numberplate, and the car is no longer “unmarked”).
rxe said:
I suspect given the increase of “in car“ compute power, it won’t be long before we have onboard ANPR tagging unmarked cars by comparing plates against known cars (see someone pulled over by an unmarked car, tag the numberplate, and the car is no longer “unmarked”).
MOT Historys aren't available for unmarked cars, meaning with a rather rudimentary ANPR setup, and a mobile data hotspot, you can realtime detect and log possible unmarked cars.WIP
RegMolehusband said:
Laser detectors aren't pointless. They often detect scatter and reflections as he targets other cars well ahead.
I was driving along a quiet A14 a couple of years ago at a nice steady indicated 75-77, and the detector I had then began to chirp gently. I couldn't see anything. But then about 800 yards ahead the rear of a camera van appeared over a gentle brow.
If I was doing a big mileage now like I was in those days, I would have one.
This is true - they are very useful. Scatter has saved my license.I was driving along a quiet A14 a couple of years ago at a nice steady indicated 75-77, and the detector I had then began to chirp gently. I couldn't see anything. But then about 800 yards ahead the rear of a camera van appeared over a gentle brow.
If I was doing a big mileage now like I was in those days, I would have one.
MB140 said:
bad company said:
Is Waze banned in France?
I believe it is against the law in France to use any device which warns you. I thought the police warnings were disabled in France on Waze. I stand corrected if that’s not the case. Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff