Gps & speed cameras

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A friend has just returned from France and tells me it is now illegal for the Gps to warn of speed cameras, if stopped for a check they can fine & retain Gps unit.

He was in a car and speed cameras would not be an issue for him, but knowing I am going over in the next week on my bike he wanted to warn me.

Anyone else heard of this as I have not and cannot seem to Google any useful info

 

[gwigglesworth]

http://about-france.com/travel.htm

RADAR WARNING DEVICES These have been banned in France since 28th November 2011. Drivers using radar detectors (speed camera detectors) are liable for a fine of 1500 Euros and 6 points off their license. This applies to specific radar warning devices, such as the Coyote, which must have their software updated to remain legal.
With regard to TomToms and other GPS systems, which have speed camera locations programmed in to their software, the situation is confusing. These are not officially "radar detectors", but manufacturers are obliged to make new software available, and most will be doing so in early 2012. By summer 2012, Tomtoms and other GPS systems will be technically in breach of the law if they still have radars listed in their Points of Interest software; and even if it is not clear how roadside police can stop and check for offending software, rather than hardware, drivers are warned to err on the side of precaution and download the latest map software for France. This is advisable anyway, since older software is not up to date with regard to new routes, new speed restrictions, and other changes.
For both existing radar warning devices and GPS devices, current radar information is being replaced with warnings to announce "danger zones", many of which will be areas with speed cameras.

 

[snow]

Gps

Well that's a little clearer, I think!

Thanks for info, need to get onto Garmin pronto it seems.

 

[Wapping]

Here are Garmin's instructions to remove the entire 'safety camera' / 'danger area' / 'annoying thing that goes ping' software from one of their GPS devices:

Windows Operating System:
1. Connect your GPS unit to a PC via USB cable
2. Open My Computer
3. Right-click on the unit's drive once it appears
4. Double click the Garmin folder
5. Double click the POI folder
6. Delete the gpi file corresponding to your subscribed region.

Mac:
1. Connect your GPS unit to a Mac via USB cable
2. Open the Garmin drive on your desktop
3. Double click the Garmin folder
4. Double click the POI folder
5. Delete the gpi file corresponding to your subscribed region