RoadSafe

TELEMATICS

Cyclops helps drivers keep
an eye on road safety

A look at how the modern-day Cyclops helps drivers to spot hazards

• Brand new system retails for less than £300
• Visual display clearly flags up speed limit
• Early detection of accident hotspots and speed cameras
• Speed limiter and overspeed safety functions
• GPS technology and smart software eliminates false alarms

“Cyclops is a new breed of high-tech speed camera trap locators. Despite its comprehensive specification, at £299.99, it's the cheapest of its kind”
– The Sunday Times

According to Greek mythology, the Cyclops was a giant being with a single, round eye in the middle of its forehead. They were the blacksmiths of the Olympian gods.

The modern-day Cyclops is an easy-to-fit vehicle safety system that uses Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to compare its actual position to a database that holds details of detection devices and accident hotspots throughout the UK. Cyclops shows the speed limit and delivers a clear audio warning as it approaches any of these locations. When it has passed the hazard, the system resets.

A nationwide team keeps the Cyclops database updated and users can instantly download the latest information as often as they like from the Cyclops website: www cyclops-uk.com. It enhances driver safety through three additional modes, making the system more useful and better value. Limiter mode allows the driver to set a maximum speed and a warning sounds if they exceed it; heading mode it gives basic compass directions; overspeed mode offers additional warning on approach to accidnt hotspots.

Cyclops has one year’s warranty and is manufactured to the highest specification using the latest, quality components. It is also “future proof'” – any software or functionality enhancements can be downloaded via the internet. Look out for speedo function, congestion charging zones and major accident hotspots without speed cameras.

Cyclops is on sale at Halfords, MG Rover dealers and car accessory shops, or from www.cyclops-uk.com or call 0800 389 8180 for the nearest Cyclops stockist.

“We see Cyclops as a positive driving aid to
promote sensible and responsible driving on
the region’s roads” – Thames Valley Safer
Roads Partnership

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclops legal?
GPS driver safety systems are fully legal in the UK.

Does Cyclops have to be permanently attached?
No. Cyclops simply attaches to the dashboard with velcro strips or sticky mat and plugs into the cigarette light socket. It can be fitted and removed in seconds.

Can I hard-wire the unit into my vehicle?
Yes, a hard-wire kit with in-line fuse, three-metre power cable and jack is available.

Can I run other equipment in my vehicle at the same time?
Yes, a multi-socket cigar power cable is available to run two electrical accessories at any time.

Does Cyclops provide alerts for all speed detector devices?
No. Cyclops will not provide alerts for traffic light cameras, traffic flow sensors, mobile speed detector vans or hand-held radar detectors.

Does my vehicle need an external GPS antenna?
Some vehicles may be fitted with either a heated front windscreen or metallicised windscreen that can affect the performance of the integral GPS antenna. An external, weather-proof, GPS antenna is available as an accessory to plug into the external antenna socket on the rear of the unit.

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