Radar detectors; Do they work? V-7 V-9 @ around 250 baht (lazada)

[notrub]

Up here in rice land the authorities are installing these overhead cameras and speed detectors.  I know that the speed gun, or whatever, cannot be detected due to its on/off again operation.  But do the big overhead installations run full time?  Also, how far away do they start detecting?  I am just driving on the open highway, not in heavy traffic areas, btw.  Thanks for any comments????

 

 

[Myran]

No. Stop speeding and it won't be a problem.

[Farma]

I have 2 gathering dust. 1 Chinese and the other a popular western brand.

I jokingly refer to them as 7-11 detectors nowadays. 

 

They detect anywhere with motion detection doors or gates. Also detect newer cars that use radar for cruise control and truck trailer proximity devices.

 

I found a much better option is a free phone App like radarbot (although it costs if you plug it into your car audio). 

Free on your phone it provides fairly accurate warnings relying on users to notify permanent or temp speed/red light camera locations.

 

 

[Dmaxdan]

12 minutes ago, Myran said:

No. Stop speeding and it won't be a problem.

Yes, there's a great big dial fitted to the dashboard of every production car that tells you how fast you are going. 

But like every red light, road sign or traffic law, it's only purpose in Thailand is to be ignored.

[notrub]

Thanks for comments. The best solution is, of course, to just slow down a bit.????

[steven100]

go and buy a gold detector and head back home .... find some remote bush 500klms from anyone and go for a walk.

[Pouatchee]

 

i bought one from america

a uniden

works very well but very expensive

 

i bought one from lazada b4 that... pure junk. dont waste ur money

[Pouatchee]

5 hours ago, Myran said:

No. Stop speeding and it won't be a problem.

valid question, stupid reply

not helpful at all

[steven100]

4 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

valid question, stupid reply

not helpful at all

it's not a stupid reply .... it was my first thought also,  ....    speeding kills,   there's a reason for speed limits so if one adheres to those limits they don't need a detector. 

[Pouatchee]

Just now, steven100 said:

it's not a stupid reply .... it was my first thought also,  ....    speeding kills,   there's a reason for speed limits so if one adheres to those limits they don't need a detector. 

you never speed? not even 10kmh over the limit? i got 500bht fine for doing 10km over the limit hence my buying one

[FriendlyFarang]

13 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

you never speed? not even 10kmh over the limit? i got 500bht fine for doing 10km over the limit hence my buying one

The fine is always 500 baht, so when driving I either drive according to the speed limit or 150km/h, driving 10km/h over makes no sense.

[firefly17]

There are some stretches of road that are deliberately set to a too low limit, with active cameras. One is the toll road out of Bangkok to Pattaya. 

And there are stretches of road with terrible drivers  (for example to Kanchanaburi)where you want to be doing a different speed (in bursts)to other traffic, to remain safe. But that really depends on if built up area, junctions etc. It's all about risk management of driver and other road users/pedestrians/motorbikes. 

[jumbo]

Radarbot, free version, works fine with car audio.... and picks up everything

Red light camera's, police check points, speed traps...

 

I always drive below the limit as shown at or on the roads, but there are parts, miles long where I drive,

where there is  no information on max speed and I don't want to driving 70 where not needed...

 

Check yourself, 100-120 painted on the road and suddenly a sign 90.

According the missus that is because RTP 'forgot to take down the signs'

Yeah..... tell that in court

[Encid]

Has anyone used the Cobra iRadar app?

 

I have seen quite a few comments on Thai langauge motoring forums and it seems popular.