How to Avoid a Speeding Ticket
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Aug-20-2010
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It is important to follow the traffic laws everywhere you go; however, gadget fanatics love hearing about the latest device. This article is about radar detectors and how to avoid getting caught speeding.
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Even though it looks like the photo-enforcement cameras in Arizona are going to be removed, and many cities are abandoning their red-light cameras, hard economic times no doubt may be a factor in stepping up the use of automated systems for generating tickets in many municipalities across the country. We would never encourage anyone to disregard speed limits but as vacationers are hitting the road this summer and commuters rack up miles week over week, we thought we’d provide some updated info on radar detectors and add some new gadgets and apps that could minimize your chances of getting a ticket.
*Keep in mind that some of these devices are illegal in VA, Washington D.C, U.S. Military bases and many foreign countries.
Two Top Rated Radar Detectors with GPS
Whether you think speed cameras make roads and highways safer or just generate revenue at the expense of motorists, is another discussion but the latest radar detectors with built-in GPS components can greatly decrease the odds of getting a ticket. These new GPS-based radar detectors help spot speed traps and can also tell you when you’re approaching a red light or speed camera. Because GPS-enabled radar detectors can tell what speed you are going, devices like the top rated BEL GX65 and Passport 9500ix reduce sensitivity at low speed driving to minimize false alarms in urban areas. Push the mute button three times and these radar detectors store the locations of a false alarm sources like automatic door openers and won’t sound an alert the next time you drive by one of them. The BEL GX65 and the Passport 9500ix have also been shown to be very difficult to detect by the Spectre radar detector, detector (RDD) used by authorities in states like Virginia to spot motorists illegally using radar detectors. The Passport 9500ix is noteworthy for having a very long detection range which helps spot police using “instant-on” guns that are only on for brief periods. Testers also found the BEL GX65 as effective as the Passport in detecting a new class of ultra-low-power radar.
These Devices Could Pay for Themselves
Some users think the BEL GX65 which uses the Trinity database of photo enforcement locations has the best database however, the Passport database is highly rated too. In order to get updates you’ll need to buy a subscription which can cost up to $29.95 for three years. You can always enter new locations manually for free. The BEL GX95 is a little less expensive than the $499 Passport, costing around $470 but add up fines, traffic school, and higher insurance rates and these devices can pay for themselves in short order.
There’s An App for That
Having the location of speed traps and red light cameras available on your iPhone or Android phone might come in handy. Trapster is free and has been updated to work in the background under iOS 4. You can be alerted to speed traps or join the Trapster network of users that report speed traps. A competing app called Speed Cameras, comes from Europe and costs $2.99 but doesn’t get the greatest reviews on iTunes.
A Public Database of Cameras
PhotoEnforced is a database of photo-enforced locations (mostly red light cameras and speed cameras) updated by anonymous users around the country. Unfortunately is doesn’t have a great reputation for the most reliable data.
The GPS Angel is Watching Out for You
This $99 GPS device won’t provide turn-by-turn navigation but it will alert you to a nearby red light or speed camera. You update the database (free for a lifetime) through your computer and the device’s USB connector and away you go.
Drive Safely, Use Retrevo and Keep on Truckin’
Once again, we think the best course of action would be to drive safely and observe the traffic laws however as gadget fanatics we can’t help being interested in these devices and thought you'd be interested too and even though radar detectors are illegal in some states, it’s never against the law to detect the best deals in electronics so don’t forget to check out Retrevo where you’ll find reviews and manuals for all the latest gadgets including cameras, HDTV, laptops and more.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_How to Avoid a Speeding Ticket_30112.aspx
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Author Resource :
Andrew Eisner, Retrevo's director of community and content and resident hard core gadget enthusiast. Eisner comes to Retrevo from the world of computer journalism. To find more information, see GPS and laptop.
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Keywords :
gps, radar, detector, app, gadget,
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Product Reviews
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Consumer Electronics
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