Speed Cameras - Pogo Alert - Pogo Drive
What is a speed trap?
The government and police install speed cameras at accident blackspots, in order to lower the number of accidents on the roads
Why you need a speed camera detector?
The government wants motorists to know where 'safety' cameras are so speed and accident figures are reduced. This is what speed trap detectors do; they provide advance warnins that motorists are entering an accident blackspot area.
Why buy a Pogo Alert or Pogo Drive?
To become a safer and more speed aware driver, better speed management when driving your vehicle which saves lives. Protects your driving licence from penalty points.
Is it legal to own and use?
The simple answer is yes, all Pogo products are legal under all existing and proposed legislation
in the UK.
will never sell products which are illegal to own or use at the time of sale. If pending legislation casts doubt over future legality of products or accessories, we will endeavour to provide customers with the latest information so that they may make informed choices and decisions.
It was perceived for some time that the use of radar detectors was illegal under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, but this was ruled incorrect on 29 January 1998, after which it became clear that radar detectors were legal in England.
Legality of Products Under New Road Safety Bill
The section of the recent Road Safety Bill applicable to laser & radar detection is expected to become law in 2008 and is likely to ban certain types of speed trap detector. This Bill has been subject to widespread confusion and misinterpretation. We have consulted directly with the Department for Transport and established that the Origin b2, b2 Solo and Pogo products will remain legal, but many competitive products will not. If the Bill becomes law, it will be necessary to remove the detachable laser detector supplied with the Origin b2 and Pogo Alert (this only takes a few seconds to remove), but the main unit will remain fully legal. Pogo/Origin users therefore benefit from the maximum protection for their lives and licences that is permitted in law, both now and in the future.
Types of Speed Cameras the Pogo Alert & Pogo Drive detects:
The Gatso
The most popular and well known of the speed cameras. Takes a photo of the rear of your vehicle if adjudged to have been speeding across the painted lines in the road.
The Truvelo
Forward facing camera combining infra-red flash with piezo road strips in the road which are at a set distance apart.
Watchman
Not had Type Approval as yet but basically has two cameras, one for images and one for number plate recognition (NPR). Can store/hold up to 10,00 number plate events !
Speed Curb
From Monitron TM. Also used at traffic lights for red light 'jumpers' This is new and uses digital cameras.
Mobile Laser
Hand-held versions of units in Safety Camera Vans.
Police Camera Vans
Relatively new but in the main utilises laser technology on the frequency 904nM. Laser is very accurate and can be fired from a distance or close up. The reading, along with a number plate is recorded on video.
Specs
These cameras are usually spaced about 1/4 to 1/2 a mile apart. The first one records your number plate as you pass as does the second. Based on the distance between the two and the time taken to travel between the two, they can determine whether you were speeding or not (commonly known as 'average' speed cameras).
DS2
A discreet, set-up that utilises pressure sensors in the road. These sensors are equally spaced and two speed readings are taken to ensure accuracy. These areas can be manned or un-manned.
Buy with confidence
There are also now many companies selling Pogo's on-line, however please be very careful to only purchase a Pogo from an authorised dealer.
We are an authorised Pogo Internet dealer and being authorised means that the consumer is protected from stolen and counterfeit goods. Also only Authorised Dealers have the expertise to provide you with the best before and after sales service, so before making your purchase ensure that the site displays this logo.
