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Home > Discover a simple way to determine speed camera locations before you begin your morning commute
March 05, 2010
By: Lynn Bryant
If you have been the unlucky recipient of a traffic
ticket in your mailbox, you know first hand, the frustration
that goes along with it. As the number of speed camera
locations continues to increase, more of us are likely to be
affected by this controversial process.
Several Internet sites are cropping up now that tell you
how to locate red light cameras and other photo radar
devices. In the UK where traffic cameras are especially
prevalent, there are specific sites just for helping you
find speed camera UK locations. We will take a closer look
at some of these sites, and learn how they can make your
morning commute a little more stress free.
Some of the top sites you can use to verify locations of
red light and speed cameras include:
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Photoenforced.com -- This site maintains a user
generated (or crowd sourced) database of over 6400 red
light and speed cameras throughout the United States. To
determine camera locations, you simply select the camera
type (red light or speed camera), select the state/metro
area, and then input the specific city or suburb you are
interested in. You will be presented with a list of
cameras and location details such as cross street
intersection and in some cases, detailed maps of the
exact location. Most of the locations also have the
posted fine that you will be required to pay should you
receive a violation from that location. Site visitors
are encouraged to update camera locations if they are
aware of cameras that currently not listed on the
website.
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Speedcamerasuk.com -- This site is devoted entirely
to the UK. It has an extensive listing of speed and red
light camera locations, styles of speed cameras, and
detector guides. To find a listing of speed cameras in
your area, simply click on the specific location on the
map and you will be presented with a listing of all of
the cameras in that area. Details include the road name,
direction the camera is pointing, posted speed, and
specific details about the road and what to look out for
as you arrive in the area. This is a very detailed site,
and provides users with extensive information about the
types of cameras used, what they look like and how they
operate. This site is updated by UK drivers, so everyone
is encouraged to add further details about a specific
camera location, or add new locations as they appear.
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PocketGPSWorld.com -- This site is focused mainly
around GPS devices and related software and accessories.
However, they offer a speed camera database that is
compatible with many of the GPS SatNav devices from all
the major manufacturers. This database boasts camera
locations in 38 countries worldwide, with over 11,000
located in the UK alone. In order to access this
database however, you have to pay a subscription fee to
join. Membership will give you discounts on GPS
equipment, access to user groups, and a free speed
camera warning software package designed to work in the
UK.
Regardless of which site you choose to go with, you
should definitely get into the habit of checking it on a
regular basis. Each of these sites is updated on a regular
basis to include new camera installations.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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