> speed camera database information and downloads

** please note that this software does not include any speed camera database **
if you wish to use this feature you will need to procure a database for your country. please read the information below on where to download a suitable database.

[ database format
gps speed sentry supports speed camera databases using the csv file format specified on the pocket gps world website (www.pocketgpsworld.com). we do plan to support more file types soon but for now the file should be formatted in this way.

the csv file must contain three columns laid out as follows;

Longitude,Latitude,Name
174.00000,-36.00000,"GATSO:1@50"
174.00000,-36.00000,"SPECS:2@80"
174.00000,-36.00000,"MOBILE:3@30"
174.00000,-36.00000,"TEMP:4@100"
etc...

the first line is a header which should be present if possible. the first line is not read so if its not present the first camera will not be loaded.

the following lines list the cameras position (longitude, latitude) and then the name of the camera. the camera name contains the camera type, id and speed limit. the name must be enclosed in quotes. all fields should be populated (for example if speed limits are unknown use a zero after the @ symbol).

using microsoft excel to move columns or reformat data is advisable. excel does however get rid of quotes so you may need to add these back in if the file is saved in excel. text editors like textpad or pspad (free) are also good for doing search and replace operations on large files.

[ database reformatting
if you have access to a camera database in another format we can assist in reformatting.

please check with the author of the data if this is allowed as most database have copyrights associated with them. if possible we would like to make the database available through our site but again check with the author of the data to see if this is allowed.

[ supported camera types
the following camera types are supported, their respective icons are shown on the right;

gatso: fixed pole cameras
mobile: mobile camera locations (cameras housed in vans, on tripods etc.) pmobile: unverified mobile camera locations temp: temporary cameras (usually around road works)
truvelo: another type of fixed camera
specs: another fixed camera that measures average speed between two points
redlight: fixed pole cameras that monitor traffic light intersections
unknown: any locations not of the above types

for more information on camera types please visit www.pocketgpsworld.com

we do plan to support extra speed camera types and other points of interest in future versions (most likely through a configuration file). if you have any suggestions please let us know.  

[ install instructions for pocket gps world database
pocket gps world offer a subscription service for their speed camera database which contains over 10000 cameras for the uk. they also have varying coverage of europe, australia and some of the usa (california).

for more information regarding their subscription model, please visit the pocket gps world website www.pocketgpsworld.com

to install their database you will need to subscribe to their website. once subscribed, you need to go to the speed camera download page to get a copy of the latest database. once there do the following;
- choose "other" as the satnav system
- download the "uk - single file with all cameras csv" version of the database
- unzip the file called "pocketgps_uk_sc.csv" (it should be around 400kb unzipped)
- copy it to "\my documents" on your device

the application automatically looks for this file unless another name is selected via the database setup dialog. in order to update the database on the device simply copy the new file over the old one and the application will pick up the changes next time you start the application.

[ install instructions for other camera databases
firstly make sure the database is in the right format. once its in the correct format do the following;
- copy it to your device (\my documents is a good location)
- start the application and go to menu>setup>database
- click the "browse for database" button
- select the database you copied to the device and press okay
- press okay to close the database setup dialog
- restart the application for the database to be loaded

in order to update the database on the device simply copy the new file over the old one and the application will pick up the changes next time you start the application.

[ speed camera downloads and links
gps speed sentry supports speed camera warning through the use of a csv database. although no speed camera database is supplied with the application, these can usually be easily acquired. below is a list of databases that we are aware of. if you know of any that are not listed below, we would like to know about it too :)

united kingdom
www.pocketgpsworld.com
10000+ locations across the uk
pocket gps world have (in our opinion) the authorative speed camera database for the uk. the camera database is available through a subscription model. the cost varies from £2 per month or £19 per year and the database is updated regularly. the data does not require reformatting.

continental europe
www.pocketgpsworld.com
400+ locations across continental europe
pocket gps world also have a european database. the database has over 400 locations for what appears to include france, spain, the netherlands and germany. there is no indication of coverage, age or accuracy of the data. the data requires reformatting.

australia
www.pocketgpsworld.com
250+ locations across australia
pocket gps world also have an australian database. the database has over 250 locations including 15 or so red light cameras. there is no indication of coverage, age or accuracy of the data. the data requires reformatting.

usa
www.pocketgpsworld.com
120+ locations in south california
pocket gps world also has an american database. the database has over 120 locations which appear to be only red light cameras. there is no indication of coverage, age or accuracy of the data. the data requires reformatting.

russia
www.radarinfo.ru
1600+ locations across russia
the database contains russian speed cameras with speed limits as well as black spots, road police stations and some others (these will show up as type "unknown" until the application supports more types). the data does not require reformatting.

benelux
download here
2500+ locations across benelux
converted from the tomtom poi file available on www.flitspaal.nl. the database contains what appears to be regularly updated data including full speed limits. the data does not require reformatting.

new zealand
download here
70+ locations across new zealand
originally from here the data was loaded into www.zenbu.co.nz and has been added to by myself. the data on zenbu will hopefully be enhanced by users. it contains all fixed speed cameras in new zealand and some mobile cameras around the north island (mostly wellington). some locations have speed limits assigned and the data does not require reformatting.

france
www.gpspassion.com
unknown number of locations
since i cant read french i do not know too much about this database. not sure if its free or requires subscription.

norway
download here
280+ locations
originally from here the file has been reformatted for gps speed sentry. the data does not require reformatting.

greece
download here
390+ locations
originally from here the file has been reformatted for gps speed sentry. the data does not require reformatting.

spain
download here
2900+ locations
originally from here the file has been reformatted for gps speed sentry. the file contains speed cameras with speed limits as well as black spots, tunnels, alcohol check points and some others (these will show up as type "unknown" until the application supports more types). the data does not require reformatting.

various countries (world)
www.gps-data-team.com
unknown number of locations
gps data team have various poi file including speed camera databases for several countries including; australia, united states, france,
canada, united kingdom, new zealand, italy and ireland. there is no indication of coverage, age or accuracy of the data. the data requires reformatting. the website seems to indicate that most databases require subscription. some data seems to be supplied by the website below. the data requires reformatting.

various countries (europe)
www.scdb.info
17000+ locations across europe
scdb offer a large database which covers much of europe. their data seems to be kept up to date and appears to include speed limits. the database requires a subscription of €9 per year. the data requires reformatting.