Speed camera detector users safer - and keep their licences
According to a new survey, motorists that do not use a speed camera spotter are six times more likely to pick up a speeding ticket.
Government statistics show that 2,104,800 speeding tickets were issued in their most recent annual figures. Whilst around thirty-three million citizens hold a UK driving licence, only an estimated twenty-six million actually drive a vehicle, according to road safety analyst, Paul Smith of Safespeed.org.uk
According to these figures, 8.1% of all active motorists received a speeding ticket within the last year of available speeding fine data.
During the same twelve 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 eighty-six 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.
Whilst driver awareness to the location of speed cameras is a key factor in a motorist avoiding speeding fines, the suppliers claim that Quintezz speed camera detector users are generally more experienced, safer drivers that rely on driving and so are more determined to keep their licence. A mori-poll also revealed that a motorist that uses a speed camera detector is 28% less likely to be involved in an accident than a non-user.
Government legislation plans to ban speed camera detectors.The new law is expected to take affect next year. The Governments main decision to ban is based on the theory that motorists can identify cameras that are not working and have the knowledge to increase speed.
The UK supplier of the Quintezz speed camera detector, Car Parts Direct, has reacted with defiance against the Governments decision by announcing they will clear all remaining stock immediately to their mail order customers while the product remains legal. The supplier is also offering an additional £50 discount to any customers who quote ‘I hate speed cameras’ at time of ordering.
Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “Whilst the ‘I hate speed cameras’ campaign may seem like childish humour, the issue is a very serious one. Without a speed camera detector more motorists will lose their licence, jobs and their income. This is Government greed for cash - road safety is not the issue. Mark Cornwall added “Once all stock of the Quintezz has gone a motorist will not be able to buy one at any price – speeding fines will rise”
The Quintezz device appears on the carparts-direct.co.uk website at £199. Visitors to the site that put “I hate speed cameras” in the box when asked ‘any other information relevant to the order’ will have £50 deducted from the price - paying just £149. All units will be supplied complete with the £60 speeding fine cashback guarantee.There are no additional subscriptions to pay and delivery is free on all online orders within the UK - Visit carparts-direct.co.uk
