According to a new survey in the UK, motorists who use a speed camera spotter of any type are six times less likely to pick up a speeding ticket. UK Government statistics show that 2,104,800 speeding fines were issued in the past year – the sheer volume proves that the aim with these cameras is to make money. Not to increase safety..

About 26 million people regularly drive a vehicle in the UK, and 8% of all active motorists got done for speeding owing to the huge number of cameras now in use in the UK within the last year.

During the same 12 month period, 6,840 motorists used a Quintezz speed camera detection device. The unit plugs in to the cigar lighter socket and alerts the driver to any Gatso or Laser camera frequency – including hidden mobile cameras. Each device was supplied with a guarantee that if the user received a speeding ticket while their unit was fitted they would receive a guaranteed £60 cashback.



The supplier says that only 86 claims were made, the equivalent of just 1.2% of all motorists using the Quintezz device. Importantly, no Quintezz user has reported losing their driving licence.

Although the fact that drivers are aware of the location of speed cameras is a key factor in avoiding speeding fines, speed camera detector users are generally more experienced, safer drivers who rely on driving and so are more determined to keep their licence. MORI opinion poll confirms that users of speed camera detectors are less likely to have accidents

A MORI poll also revealed that a motorist who uses a speed camera detector is 28% less likely to be involved in an accident than a non-user.

The UK government has recently banned the use of laser detectors, so that now motorists must rely on GPS devices to warn them of speeding traps. These remain legal, because they warn drivers of possible danger spots.

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