Tired of the Police pulling you over? Drive the speed limit
radar detectors
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,328
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From: Orangevale California
St. Jude Donor '10
I hold a current radar operator license and I can tell you that by the time my beam sees you, it's too late. I don't pull the trigger to activate the radar until I observe a car traveling (way) in excess of the posted limit.
Once I visually observe the car, I pull the trigger on the radar, listen for the corresponding doppler effect, confirm my estimated speed with the speed listed on the radar gun, and send the rabbits after you.
There is no radar signal for your detector to pick up until it's too late.
And just for the people with radar detectors in their cars, I sometimes drive around with the radar on, pointed out the front or back window, even though I have no intention of writing any tickets. It sure seems to slow traffic down, haha! Must be settting detectors off for miles around.
Once I visually observe the car, I pull the trigger on the radar, listen for the corresponding doppler effect, confirm my estimated speed with the speed listed on the radar gun, and send the rabbits after you.
There is no radar signal for your detector to pick up until it's too late.
And just for the people with radar detectors in their cars, I sometimes drive around with the radar on, pointed out the front or back window, even though I have no intention of writing any tickets. It sure seems to slow traffic down, haha! Must be settting detectors off for miles around.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kaukauna WI
And just for the people with radar detectors in their cars, I sometimes drive around with the radar on, pointed out the front or back window, even though I have no intention of writing any tickets. It sure seems to slow traffic down, haha! Must be settting detectors off for miles around.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 922
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From: Resume Speed Tennessee
Bel GX65 is pricey but really really good at picking up bleedover--the only real defense against our friends 
like flynbyu2. It also has a database of traffic light and fixed speed cameras, verified speed traps, and lets you program your own speed trap reminders. Hey flynby, what's your favorite clocking place? 
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like flynbyu2. It also has a database of traffic light and fixed speed cameras, verified speed traps, and lets you program your own speed trap reminders. Hey flynby, what's your favorite clocking place? .
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,419
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From: Arroyo Grande CA
This is one of the situations where a (good) radar detector can help. It can act as a "heads up" that there are radars in the area and to make sure you're driving the speed limit. Sometimes my Passport 8500 will pick up radars a mile or 2 away, or when in the city, it will go off long before a cop car is ever in my line of sight.
While you're shooting someone else I'll pick up your radar going off. I'll pick it up around a curve, that will let me see you before you see me. I've picked up KA 5 miles away in certain areas.
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Safety Car
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From: Arroyo Grande CA
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 53
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From: Charlotte NC
Well by all means Bro tell everybody all of our secrets why dont ya
. Jeeeeeeez
. JeeeeeeezI hold a current radar operator license and I can tell you that by the time my beam sees you, it's too late. I don't pull the trigger to activate the radar until I observe a car traveling (way) in excess of the posted limit.
Once I visually observe the car, I pull the trigger on the radar, listen for the corresponding doppler effect, confirm my estimated speed with the speed listed on the radar gun, and send the rabbits after you.
There is no radar signal for your detector to pick up until it's too late.
And just for the people with radar detectors in their cars, I sometimes drive around with the radar on, pointed out the front or back window, even though I have no intention of writing any tickets. It sure seems to slow traffic down, haha! Must be settting detectors off for miles around.
Once I visually observe the car, I pull the trigger on the radar, listen for the corresponding doppler effect, confirm my estimated speed with the speed listed on the radar gun, and send the rabbits after you.
There is no radar signal for your detector to pick up until it's too late.
And just for the people with radar detectors in their cars, I sometimes drive around with the radar on, pointed out the front or back window, even though I have no intention of writing any tickets. It sure seems to slow traffic down, haha! Must be settting detectors off for miles around.
Navigator
Joined: Sep 2008
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Airforce 1
I'm a State Trooper (I'll withhold the state). I use radar daily, but I'm also speed & distance certified. What that means is, because I visually estimate your speed before I use my radar, I can ticket you based on my visual estimate. On a three lane highway, my radar will tell me which vehical is traveling the fastest and which lane. I can shoot while stationary and while moving front and rear. Technology is Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Bowling Green KY
I'm a State Trooper (I'll withhold the state). I use radar daily, but I'm also speed & distance certified. What that means is, because I visually estimate your speed before I use my radar, I can ticket you based on my visual estimate. On a three lane highway, my radar will tell me which vehical is traveling the fastest and which lane. I can shoot while stationary and while moving front and rear. Technology is Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Grand Ledge Michigan
I'm a State Trooper (I'll withhold the state). I use radar daily, but I'm also speed & distance certified. What that means is, because I visually estimate your speed before I use my radar, I can ticket you based on my visual estimate. On a three lane highway, my radar will tell me which vehical is traveling the fastest and which lane. I can shoot while stationary and while moving front and rear. Technology is Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
I've had my car for 10 years and have never been pulled over, even with my B&B Bullets. When I was a police officer, I can count the number of Corvettes that I pulled over on one hand during my 30+ year career. 
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 43,084
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
if you want to OPEN it up take it to a race track. Go do a High Performance Drivers event on a road race track and club.
Learn to drive properly and safe.
Driving fast on public roads is just crazy stupid. Too many other things can and do go wrong.
I love driving in the 130+ MPH zone, But on a race track. Hell I am an old grandpa in my pick up and drive 45 most of the time on back roads.
Learn to drive properly and safe.
Driving fast on public roads is just crazy stupid. Too many other things can and do go wrong.
I love driving in the 130+ MPH zone, But on a race track. Hell I am an old grandpa in my pick up and drive 45 most of the time on back roads.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,011
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From: Greenville SC
St. Jude Donor '10
Detectors are illegal here but if they weren't I would get a Valentine 1, or an Escort / Passport. Lots of reviews out there. Good luck on your purchase and drive safe.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Sub-Tropical Retirement Zone
Radar Feedback...
Originally Posted by dewaynemichael:
can anyone give me some feedback on radar detectors,i'm tired of getting pulled over when i'm enjoying my c5.thanks
can anyone give me some feedback on radar detectors,i'm tired of getting pulled over when i'm enjoying my c5.thanks
Radar Feedback as requested by the OP and Bonus Anonymous Tips:
During a moving violation stop attempt to have the common courtesy of removing your detector from view even if you think you’re being observed. Keep your communication engagement respectful. Your radar detector is a bull’s-eye in your vehicle.
The General Public already assumes that most LEOs are going to tolerate a cushion of anywhere from four to nine MPH over dependent upon what the Posted Speed is.
Do NOT assume you are good to go four to nine over ANY PS. Use your brain. The tolerance level drops exponentially with the PS.
The ASSUMPTION CUSHION is NOT a mandatory FREE FLIGHT ZONE. Frequent flyers generally lower the tolerance level.
With a radar detector it isn’t a matter of IF it is WHEN the SPEAR OF DESTINY nails you... whether from the eye in the sky (bro in the plane) or at ground level... you own it.
If you want to GET ON IT but in a safe environment (for the GP) take it to the TRACK.
If you possess a latent desire to PO a LEO drink when you drive.
Other than that have a nice day.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 154
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From: Genesee Co Michigan
I guess what gets me worked up is that you can be cruising in traffic and going with the flow, which is about 5 to 10 over the limit, and just as sure as dog poop sticks to sneakers the vette is the one that's going to be pulled over. The guy in the Buick just smiles and keeps on going!