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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Using a GPS to Find Speed Traps?

ok I have a GPS which is cool, but I found this online and wondered if it works like it says it does, basicly you down load poi maps that are updated as needed. when your moving around in your car, it 'alerts you' to 'known' speed traps and traffic cameras.

Sounds cool ( I want it), does anyone on here use something like this? I think there are a couple of sites that do this. this is the one I was looking at.

http://phantomALERT-review.blogspot.com/
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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I have an app on my blackberry that does this.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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You could just go the speed limit, that would be easier.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by peobryant
You could just go the speed limit, that would be easier.


that is the easiest and cheapest way to avoid them
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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It's easy in Arizona, the entire state is a speed trap Mark
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by peobryant
You could just go the speed limit, that would be easier.
Wow, thanks for that enlightening piece of information.
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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try www.trapster.com
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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I have trapster on my Crackberry.. It's useless just like the phone.
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Its simply amazing to me how much effort normally mature responsible people will go through to break speed laws...
I mean, ***? maybe instead of spending time trying to avoid a ticket, you slow down?

maybe ya should watch this :

http://www.snotr.com/video/2758
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jfaulkner
Wow, thanks for that enlightening piece of information.
What? It's not true?

Originally Posted by cincydiesel
I have trapster on my Crackberry.. It's useless just like the phone.
And the user! Did I really say that?



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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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And the user! Did I really say that?



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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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HAHAHAHAHA!

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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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What? It's not true?
Not necessarily, I get my picture taken at the same red light camera almost daily and I've never ran the light. Always takes the same picture of the side of my trailer. Just because your not breaking the law doesn't mean your not going to get a ticket. Stupid thing sees a semi tractor/trailer as 2 different vehicles. Sometimes it's nice to know where they like to hide, good thing about the Ohio State Patrol they have to leave their lights on when parked. Keep in mind 1mph over is breaking the law so watch yourself. But then you probably drive 10 under just to be safe.
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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So besides blowing yellows, do you also hang in the left lane with that truck doing 69 in a 70 because trucks are limted to 60?
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jfaulkner
Oh and seeing your from Michigan I don't think you can give any advice on driving, (mentally handicapped blue plates) only thing in Michigan traveling that fast is the jobs leaving your state and your taxes going up.
I HOPE all that mindless drivel you just spewed at Red was in the spirit of humor and not from the viewpoint of a spoiled little boy that just got his hand slapped!

And the jobs ARE leaving Michigan and the taxes might be going up, but we still like it. Lots less jobs mean lots less people. And the more people I meet, the more I like LESS of them!

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