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Well, I'm driving from DC to Dayton Oh, via Rt 70 and Rt. 68. Driving through Western Md. I notice a guy in a Toyota SUV kinda ******* my rear. I'm driving along at a respectable speed (75ish). So I accelerate and he accelerates trying to keep up with me. We play this game for about 30 miles or so while getting close to triple digits on the speedo. Finally I say, Ok if you want to be first, its ok and I drop back. (Did I mention I don't have a radar detector?). He pulls past me finally and gets about 3/8 a mile ahead. We are on the curvy, up n downs roads of Western Md close to WV. and I lose him as he goes over a hill. When I get to the top of the hill I see BRAKE LIGHTS down the other side. Two cars (his and another) are braking and I brake as well. A MD State trooper had pulled out from the medium strip and was now along side both cars. I'm hanging back watching all this. The Trooper pulls behind my adversary and turns on the Lights! I drive by.. behaving myself 
WOW... I guess my sixth sense came in handy!! Sorry for the other guy thought but hey? He didn't hafta be first huh? 
Any way I drove a lil slower the rest of the way and on the return trip! 
WOW... I guess my sixth sense came in handy!! Sorry for the other guy thought but hey? He didn't hafta be first huh? Any way I drove a lil slower the rest of the way and on the return trip!
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Originally Posted by BobH
Having a radar detector in Va is illegal. I don't think it is in the other states.
However, radar scramblers or jammers are illegal in most states. There are a few radar detectors that have jamming capabilities, these could be confiscated.
Look here:
http://www.radar-detectors.com/suppo...ector-laws.asp
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Originally Posted by 50 4Ever
Correct. However, radar detectors are legal in all states except Virginia and Washington D. C.
However, radar scramblers or jammers are illegal in most states. There are a few radar detectors that have jamming capabilities, these could be confiscated.
Look here:
http://www.radar-detectors.com/suppo...ector-laws.asp
However, radar scramblers or jammers are illegal in most states. There are a few radar detectors that have jamming capabilities, these could be confiscated.
Look here:
http://www.radar-detectors.com/suppo...ector-laws.asp
Yes I think I had driven long enough at that rate of speed which is why I decided to let him go first. Turned out to be a wise decision!
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I actually thought WHEEEEEEEEW!!!!! Glad I slowed down and let him go first! 
Eviltwin, your coupe and mine are the same Torch Red very
I noticed your cut outs on the rear, lower panel. They look excellent! Did you cut them yourself or are they an after market add on? thanks
Eviltwin, your coupe and mine are the same Torch Red very
I noticed your cut outs on the rear, lower panel. They look excellent! Did you cut them yourself or are they an after market add on? thanks
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What states still have that speed limit? (55) 
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Originally Posted by QuikZilver
Motto: "I can't drive 65"
No matter what road I am on, I have a hard time doing 65. Either I am below or above that speed. For some reason, my foot doesn't allow for 65 mph.
No matter what road I am on, I have a hard time doing 65. Either I am below or above that speed. For some reason, my foot doesn't allow for 65 mph.
. Maybe I can get some kinda Pill for that huh! 
