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	RoadPilot microGo Helps Drivers Avoid Speed Camera-related Shunts in Wet and Icy Conditions (November 2007) Check the speedometer, then quickly apply the brakes. For many UK motorists, this is the all too frequent response when they spot a roadside speed camera, greatly increasing the chance of a shunt with cars that might be following too close behind. In the autumn and winter months these dangers are exacerbated when wet and icy conditions lengthen safe stopping distances. To minimise these hazards, the latest RoadPilot microGo speed camera locator allows the user to adjust the devices audio and visual alerts so they are activated at a greater distance from the camera. This gives the driver, and those in cars behind, more time to react and modify their speed if necessary. Many drivers instinctively brake whenever they see a speed camera, regardless of the speed at which they might be travelling, explains James Flynn OBE, CEO of RoadPilot. In wet or icy conditions in particular this can be hazardous, as stopping distances, and the risk of skidding, are greatly increased. The flexibility of the alert function on the microGo means users can extend the distance from a camera at which warnings are given. Thanks to an auto-ranging programme built into the unit, alerts are also modified to change according to the speed at which the vehicle is travelling the higher the speed, the greater the distance at which an alert sounds. Users can even set the device to notify them via visual and verbal warnings whenever their speed goes beyond a certain level. This all means that the driver can focus on the road ahead rather than on their speedometer, concludes Flynn. When there are no cameras in the vicinity, the microGo displays the vehicles precise speed, to a greater degree of accuracy than its standard speedometer. Simple, one button operation allows the user to change a range of settings, including adjusting the units LCD screen backlight colour to match that of the vehicles control binnacle lighting. The microGo comes pre-loaded with RoadPilots comprehensive database of speed camera sites in the UK and Northern Europe. With reported thefts of portable technology (e.g. satellite navigation and speed camera detection units) from parked vehicles becoming increasingly commonplace, the plug and go microGo at just 5cm x 6cm is reassuringly easy to carry or move from car to car, especially when compared to bulkier rival devices. The microGo can be purchased from Selfridges, Harrods, and all good car accessory outlets for around 149.95, and currently at selected retailers for 99.95. For a limited period, the microGo is available at Halfords for the special offer price of 99.95 and comes with an extra six months free subscription to RoadPilots industry-leading database. See in store for details. For more information about the microGo, or to order online, visit www.roadpilot.com, or call 0870 240 1702.
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