Garmin GPS & TomTom GPS Camera Locations

Garmin vs TomTom: which GPS database is better and more accurate?

Is TomTom Red Light Camera Database Accurate?

TomTom is another well-known provider of GPS navigation systems and services, including red light camera alerts. While I don't have access to real-time information or data about the accuracy of TomTom's red light camera database, it's worth noting that such databases can vary in accuracy.

Similar to Garmin or other GPS navigation providers, TomTom strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding red light cameras. However, the accuracy of their database may still depend on various factors, such as the frequency of updates, changes in traffic laws, and the installation or removal of red light cameras.

To ensure the most accurate and current information, it's generally recommended to regularly update your TomTom device's software and firmware. It's also important to stay aware of local traffic laws and regulations related to red light cameras and always exercise caution when approaching intersections, regardless of the information provided by a GPS device.

If you have specific concerns or questions about the accuracy of TomTom's red light camera database, it would be best to contact TomTom's customer support directly. They can provide you with more detailed information about their data sources, update procedures, and any other inquiries you may have.

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Is Garmin's Red Light Camera Database Accurate?

Garmin, as a well-known GPS navigation and technology company, provides various services and features, including red light camera alerts in some of their devices. However, the accuracy of their red light camera database can vary.

It's important to note that red light camera databases are constantly being updated due to changes in traffic laws, new camera installations, removals, and other factors. While Garmin strives to keep its databases accurate and up-to-date, it's possible that occasional inaccuracies or delays in updating the information can occur.

To ensure the most accurate and current information, it's recommended to regularly update your Garmin device's software and firmware. Additionally, it's always a good idea to stay aware of local traffic laws and regulations regarding red light cameras, as well as exercise caution, and observe traffic signals when approaching intersections.

We met with Garmin management and they seemed content with sourcing red light camera data from an unnamed company in Europe that provides no sources for its database.  As long as Garmin's executives seem satisfied with being behind the curve and not having a complete dataset that is what their customers will get.  Please retweet and post comment on this post if you would like to see our red light content added to the Garmin platform. I don't think management is going to change their data provider unless consumers protest.

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List of Red Light Camera Warning Devices

Red light cameras and speed cameras are always changing on a daily basis.  There are approximately 10,000 locations in the United States today.  Here are some of the warning devices sold at retail stores and online at Amazon.  As a disclaimer, none of these companies license our data so there is no guarantee that their devices will have accurate warning notifications.

Share and review these devices on our individual product pages for each company.  Shop for radar detectors on Amazon: 

Cobra Radar Detectors
Escort Radar Detectors
Garmin Navigation Devices
TomTom Navigation
GPS Angel Radar
Magellan Navigation

Please email us if we are missing any companies that should be on this list.  

RoadTraps Database is Missing Thousands of Red Light Camera Locations

Navigon Licenses Data from RoadTraps.com

RoadTraps.com is missing thousands of red light camera locations from its North American database.  Yet companies like Navigon, Garmin and TomTom still charge $4.99 USA Speedcams for the In-App Purchase in the iPhone store.   RoadTraps.com is clearly operated by a company in Europe and have poor information.  The United States does not have as many speed fixed traps like Europe.  Navigon charges $44.99 for the North American app and $34.99 for the USA and Canada versions.  I commend their claim that they are the #1 Database in the World.