Radar Detection-Speed Camera Locator

**$w!ft** · 04-11-2009, 07:23 PM

Hi guys,

I've just been looking at Speed Camera Location Devices/Radar detectors for use in the UK. I'm a newcomer to this country so I am not really sure how the Speed traps work. I am basically looking for a high quality device that will tell me the locations (fixed and known spots of mobile) of any devices which will monitor my speed.

A friend has talked to me about a Road Angel but then again I keep hearing that a TomTom GPS or iPhone app. will practically perform the exact same function for free.

I have a Valentine V1 Radar detector aswell but not sure if it will be any use in this country.

http://www.valentine1.com/
http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/valentine.htm

What are you guys using?

Cheers

,

$w!ft.

M5 Powered · 04-11-2009, 08:52 PM

You've really come to the wrong country.

Pocket GPS Speed Trap Camera database on a Tom Tom, Iphone or Garmin and your sorted.

You can still use your Valentine 1, just make sure X band is turned off (not used by police here).

Some people do also use laser jammers in the UK, but the police and the courts are wise to these devices, often sold as 'garage door openers'. I used to have one and it saved me a few times on the M40, but you are now in danger of having your car lifted and done for perverting the course of justice.

Best

M5 Powered

P.s. loads of stuff on the different revenue raisers here
http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk

Rick H · 27-04-2014, 06:54 PM

Thread Resurrection Alert ! ! !

Any recommendations on radar detectors? I've just been out testing my airbox stills works - and it does, but the regular and very-necessary testing procedure could possibly upset the establishment.

I have a Valentine One, I was going to get the tricky in-mirror display done but never got around to it. It also "needs" a $200 update.

**shimmy** · 27-04-2014, 06:57 PM

I have the Tom Tom camera app for iPhone and it is first class. Not a jammer (which are useless) but just the camera warning. I use Google for Sat Nav now on iPhone.

cslsuperfan · 27-04-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick H

Thread Resurrection Alert ! ! !

Any recommendations on radar detectors? I've just been out testing my airbox stills works - and it does, but the regular and very-necessary testing procedure could possibly upset the establishment.

I have a Valentine One, I was going to get the tricky in-mirror display done but never got around to it. It also "needs" a $200 update.

Rick you've already established the best deterrent......stay behind the leading car!!

NBTBRV8 · 28-04-2014, 12:04 PM

If you want an undetectable one, then the Bel STI Magnum is about as good as they get. If this isn't a criteria, then the Valentine One is probably marginally in front of the STI, but there isn't a lot in it.

**Mike R** · 28-04-2014, 12:18 PM

This is just out and is probably as good as it gets:
http://www.target-automotive.nl/en/target-blu-eye/

Rick H · 28-04-2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Rick you've already established the best deterrent......stay behind the leading car!!

Just as well, you saw what happened when I went up front

**Fasteddie** · 04-05-2014, 02:01 PM

Waze is really good for this sort of thing. If a new camera pops up chances are somebody spots and reports it before you so job done! It's an iphone app but I expect it's available for all smart devices and is free

patphnx · 04-05-2014, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasteddie

Waze is really good for this sort of thing. If a new camera pops up chances are somebody spots and reports it before you so job done! It's an iphone app but I expect it's available for all smart devices and is free

Agreed! I have been using Waze for a while and it's really good with traffic as well as speed traps.

04-11-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
$w!ft S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London (W1) Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3311	Radar Detection-Speed Camera Locator Hi guys, I've just been looking at Speed Camera Location Devices/Radar detectors for use in the UK. I'm a newcomer to this country so I am not really sure how the Speed traps work. I am basically looking for a high quality device that will tell me the locations (fixed and known spots of mobile) of any devices which will monitor my speed. A friend has talked to me about a Road Angel but then again I keep hearing that a TomTom GPS or iPhone app. will practically perform the exact same function for free. I have a Valentine V1 Radar detector aswell but not sure if it will be any use in this country. http://www.valentine1.com/ http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/valentine.htm What are you guys using? Cheers , $w!ft.

04-11-2009, 08:52 PM	#2
M5 Powered S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 297 Casino cash: $2712	You've really come to the wrong country. Pocket GPS Speed Trap Camera database on a Tom Tom, Iphone or Garmin and your sorted. You can still use your Valentine 1, just make sure X band is turned off (not used by police here). Some people do also use laser jammers in the UK, but the police and the courts are wise to these devices, often sold as 'garage door openers'. I used to have one and it saved me a few times on the M40, but you are now in danger of having your car lifted and done for perverting the course of justice. Best M5 Powered P.s. loads of stuff on the different revenue raisers here http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk __________________ M3 CSL, Silver Grey, 2004, Factory de-limit, Alcon BBK, Rogue Rear Control Arms, Turner Top Mounts, Braille CF Battery

27-04-2014, 06:57 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,645 Casino cash: $43908	I have the Tom Tom camera app for iPhone and it is first class. Not a jammer (which are useless) but just the camera warning. I use Google for Sat Nav now on iPhone. __________________ .

28-04-2014, 12:18 PM	#7
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,582 Casino cash: $17548	This is just out and is probably as good as it gets: http://www.target-automotive.nl/en/target-blu-eye/ __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

27-04-2014, 06:54 PM	#3
Rick H S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The North West Posts: 801 Casino cash: $12295	Thread Resurrection Alert ! ! ! Any recommendations on radar detectors? I've just been out testing my airbox stills works - and it does, but the regular and very-necessary testing procedure could possibly upset the establishment. I have a Valentine One, I was going to get the tricky in-mirror display done but never got around to it. It also "needs" a $200 update.

28-04-2014, 12:04 PM	#6
NBTBRV8 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Other Side of the World Posts: 272 Casino cash: $10795	If you want an undetectable one, then the Bel STI Magnum is about as good as they get. If this isn't a criteria, then the Valentine One is probably marginally in front of the STI, but there isn't a lot in it.

04-05-2014, 02:01 PM	#9
Fasteddie S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 202 Casino cash: $1434	Waze is really good for this sort of thing. If a new camera pops up chances are somebody spots and reports it before you so job done! It's an iphone app but I expect it's available for all smart devices and is free