GPSPassion French Speed Camera Database

myles1 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 25, 2006 Posts: 17

I have looked at two camera databases for France

Alertegps.com has 946 RF, and 2141 RM
GPS Passion has 710 RF and 1999 RM

Seems GPS Passion are behind on their data. Anyone know of sites with more on the database, comments on accuracy or comments on the above?

TWHH · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 26, 2006 Posts: 48

I'm new to all this, so excuse what is no doubt a newbie question:

I've downloaded the .csv files from AlertGPS, but I have a few questions which hopefully somebody can answer (my French is non-existant):

What is the difference in the Basic and Premium databases from this site?

What are RF, RFR, RM and ZD? The icons suggest that RFR are red light cameras but the other icons don't really shed a lot of light on what I should be looking out for on my french travels.

Finally, should I load the zip file onto the Nuvi or onto the SD card onto which I will be putting the French road maps (I have the 310D)?

Thanks

darkosky · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 6

I just ignored the login and clicked on "lien" under version standard which drops to another screen then clicked on "ici" next to Telecharger on the top post.

Bingo this drops to another screen, under "Versions Regulieres" click "lien" for each to download the fixed radars and the mobiles, then save the files to your machine.

Thanks

Darko

darkosky · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 6

I am told by a fench friend that this is a much more accurate database for French cameras.

http://www.alertegps.com/Download_index.asp?premium=0

Hope the link works.

geofflowe · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject:

The link works but the Garmin link in the site doesn't!!!

eddy66 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 3

Having trouble finding the right files for France on the site. If anyone can help please let me know or email me the files. Many thanks.

JockTamsonsBairn · Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:59 am Post subject:

eddy66 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 3

Thanks - having trouble loading them to Nuvi though. Keeps saying file not correct.

geofflowe · Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject:

Try saving the Tom Tom OV2 files then use Poi Edit to convert and save them as garmin .csv files - worked for my Nuvi 360!

eddy66 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 3

Tried that but it won't load them - says they are not valid files. Am i doing something wrong when I convert them?

feef · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 09, 2006 Posts: 13

Garmin link Quest 2 link is

http://www.alertegps.com/download_basic.asp?id_matos=71&m=1&ms=1

the form is broken on the basic download page is all..

go to the Premium download
http://www.alertegps.com/Download_index.asp?a=ar&s=&m=1&ms=2&premium=true

select the item you want,

get the URL from the browser, and "cut" the bit after the ?

e.g. "id_matos=71&m=1&ms=1"

go back to the basic download page, select an item that works, then replace the stuff after the "?" in the URL with the one you've got in the clipboard.

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sbaddison · Lifetime Member Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 6

Hi. I downloaded the standard version this afternoon. Anyone know the benefits of signing up for the posh version or how much it costs?? Me no speak France Embarassed

TVM,

sleepy184 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 21, 2005 Posts: 10

What is the position of using speed detectors in france? Are they allowed and is it just the radar detector ones that are illegal? Many thanks

zardoz · Lifetime Member Joined: Jan 03, 2006 Posts: 76

If the French Police catch you with ANY form of camera detection, active (radar detection) or passive (GPS based) I believe that they will a) fine you heavily, probably on the spot and b) confiscate your equipment.

Z.

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject:

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