| TALEX has launched the UK’s most affordable,
voice-based safety camera
detection system – a new GPS-based unit that helps motorists
stay safe and legal |
Up-to-date information
can be downloaded on to the unit |
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| “The TALEX unit was praised
as a ‘brilliant debut for a new name at a good
price’” |
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With more safety cameras springing up alongside the UK’s
congested roads, growing numbers of drivers are turning to Global
Positioning System (GPS)-based safety camera detection devices
to help them stay safe and legal. However, for many motorists,
the cost of these devices can be prohibitively expensive, with
most units priced between £350 and £500.
That is all set to change with the launch of TALEX, the UK’s
most affordable, voice-based safety camera warning system, which
costs just £249 including VAT. TALEX is a compact, easy-to-use
unit that warns drivers of both fixed and mobile safety camera
sites, accident black spots, nearby schools and congestion charging
zones. This not only helps drivers to anticipate dangerous sections
of road, but also provides valuable protection against unnecessary
fines and – more significantly – licence penalty points.
Recommendations
The system is also one of only two “plug and play” units
to be recommended by Auto Express magazine in a recent test of
11 GPS-based safety camera locator systems. The test involved reviewing
each unit’s ability to detect both fixed and mobile camera
sites. Marks were also awarded for features such as a GPS speed
check, clarity of voice warnings and the data update subscription
period included with each unit, as well as the cost of then extending
the subscription. The TALEX unit was praised as a “brilliant
debut for a new name at a good price” and the unit’s
clear voice warnings and GPS speedometer were noted as useful features.
Auto Express also recommended TALEX as being “ideal for those
buyers on a tight budget”.
Easy to install and use
TALEX takes less than a minute to install,
thanks to its easy “plug
and play” operation. The unit uses a voice announcement to
warn the driver when they are within 500 yards of a safety camera,
and also confirms what the speed limit is on that section of road.
If the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit 200 yards prior to
the camera, the system will advise the driver to slow down. TALEX
also sounds an alert to confirm when the vehicle has safely passed
the camera.
TALEX has an easy “plug
and play“ operation |
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| “The achievement of 'recommended'
status from ‘Auto Express’ is a fantastic
endorsement
for TALEX” |
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Simple to update
Up-to-date information on new safety camera positions
and accident blackspots can be downloaded on to the unit by plugging
it into a PC using the cable provided and then visiting the relevant
section of the TALEX website. All new TALEX systems come supplied
with six months’ subscription for updates, which can be renewed
for just £29 for 12 months, or £59 for three years – much
cheaper than most other GPS-based systems on the market. A professional
survey team of experienced former traffic police officers continually
updates the TALEX safety camera database.
About TALEX
TALEX was co-founded by Richard Ward and Nigel Carter,
both of whom are local to Maidstone in Kent. Richard and Nigel
came from diverse backgrounds: Nigel from the GPS industry and
Richard from the retail sector. Both joined forces to form TALEX
in 2004. They recognised a market for a sensibly-priced, safety
camera warning system based on the very latest technology that
would remain totally legal, both now and in the future.
TALEX can be purchased online at:
Website: www.talex.co.uk or
by calling 0845 274 1110 or from selected retailers
Staying safe and legal
“With over 5,000 fixed safety cameras and over
250 mobile units operating at almost 3,000 sites across
the UK, generating more than £100m in fines last
year, no driver can afford to ignore this risk to their
licence and, potentially, their livelihood. By introducing
TALEX for just £249, we have made the latest
GPS-based safety camera detection technology affordable
for all motorists, helping them to stay safe and legal
on the road. “The achievement of ‘recommended’ status
from Auto Express is a fantastic endorsement for TALEX
and confirms our philosophy of making the latest GPS-based
safety camera detection technology available to all
motorists. Recent reports of temporary cameras on the
A27 at Falmer, East Sussex, capturing around 12,500
speeding motorists and generating fines of £750,000
in just two months, are a powerful reminder of the
need for drivers to remain aware of their speed at
all times. TALEX enables motorists to ensure they stay
safe and legal on the road, at a price that won’t
break the bank.”
Nigel Carter Sales and Marketing Director,
TALEX |
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The
unit warns drivers of both fixed and mobile safety camera
sites, as well as accident black spots |
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