PhantomAlert, Inc. has introduced a limited, free distribution of a GPS-based database that locates and warns drivers about stationary red-light and speed cameras as well as traditional speed trap locations.
Designed to work with PhantomPlate’s new PhantomAlert tm device, the proprietary database “is the biggest breakthrough motorists have seen since radar detectors,” says Joe Scott, PhantomPlate, Inc.’s director of marketing.
The company’s new PhantomAlert red light, speed camera detector works by using GPS to map out the locations of all known traffic enforcement locations. The location database is then loaded on a GPS product similar to a radar detector.
PhantomAlert can store 150,000 positions in its database. All cameras and speed traps in North America are covered. The proprietary database was developed with input from motorist themselves. It is a dynamic source of up-to-date information that is verified by thousand of drivers who have intimate knowledge of the enforcement locations. Speed camera locations are divided into different data sets, to distinguish between fixed speed cameras, mobile camera positions, red light cameras, schools, and high collision areas. The PhantomAlert GPS speed camera detector can also sub-divide some of these groups by speed limit, and allocate a voice alert.
The tiny PhantomAlert unit has an LED display. When a warning is triggered, a chime is heard followed by an announcement, the company says. The speed limit at the camera site will flash before going back to displaying the vehicle’s speed. This will typically happen at 500 meters from the camera position. A second chime is heard at 200 yards from the camera site, and if the vehicle is still over the speed limit, a continuous warning is heard until the vehicle speed drops to the speed limit, or the camera site is passed at which time an “all clear” chime is heard.
PhantomAlert detects Gatso, Truvelo, SPECS, Speedmaster, DS2, traffic light cameras, high traffic collision areas and all other permanent safety cameras. The detector will give an over-speed warning in close proximity to the camera if exceeding the speed limit, but will automatically mute when within the speed limit. The driver is advised of only cameras on their immediate route, thereby negating false alerts. The driver is advised as they approach high collision areas.
The PhantomAlert announces close proximity to schools during the week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (school zones can be switched off). The unit displays the current location as latitude and longitude, which can be relayed to emergency services or breakdown authorities. The products are legal in all states and are priced at $219. For more information, visit www.phantomalert.com. |
