The Benefits of a Speed Camera Detector
Take a good look at technology today and one begins to realize that there are cameras everywhere. It is reminiscent of the book 1984 or the movie The Minority Report. Cameras are in stores, parking lots, and at ATM machines for our protection, but it is still unsettling to know your every move is being watched. Some people have even resorted to placing cameras at home to dissuade thieves or to keep a watchful eye on a caretaker or cleaning person. Then, when cameras started popping up on regular streets to monitor speed and next at red light intersections, hearts surely sank everywhere. Occasionally, everyone runs a red light by accident and we could breathe a sigh of relief if a cop was no where near. Nowadays, even with no police present, we can still get a ticket every time. Since it’s been established that there is no safe place from “big brother”, what can drivers do about it? The answer is to get a speed camera detector.
A speed camera detector is an electronic device that goes in your car and mounts to either your dash or to your windshield. It is small enough to be discreet while offering a highly-visible display screen with added voice alerts (in some models). These systems are great on their own because they warn drivers ahead of time if they are approaching an intersection with a speed camera or red light camera. The driver has enough time to slow down where appropriate or make sure to stop for the red light (especially those traveling in the middle of the night or on less-populated roads). These systems help prevent costly traffic tickets and higher car insurance rates. They practically pay for themselves the first or second time a ticket is averted!
Enter the 2 units that make driving fun again. Take, for example, the Professional Series GX 65 by Beltronics. It utilizes a speed camera detector coupled with GPS Detectors, or a Global Positioning System. Not only does it have tracking ability, it also has a pre-programmed database to help the driver locate thousands of red light and speed camera locations throughout North America. No matter what state you live in or where on the continent you travel, this device has you covered! It comes with a hard case for traveling and storage to make it even easier to take it wherever you go. The GX65 also offers multiple sensors for optimal 360 degree laser protection, operates on all laser and radar bands, and has the ability to accept new speed trap locations as the driver adds them and memorizes their location to help the driver avoid them in the future.
The other speed camera detector unit is the Escort Passport 9500i. It offers most of the same capabilities of the elite Pro Series GX 65, but excludes the database programmed with the thousands of camera locations. It is still an outstanding option for any driver looking to avoid red light and speed cameras because they can add in known locations, including new ones as they are discovered. Both this unit and the GX 65 provide technology for avoidance of false alarms, a big problem with most other radar detectors.
Find a speed camera detector for your car that will help make driving fun again while eliminating the need to worry about “big brother” catching you with a camera!
