Radar Detectors, Do they really work with "instant -on" technology ? |
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Radar Detectors, Do they really work with "instant -on" technology ? |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 28 2011, 05:52 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,327 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Used to be a radar detector would pick up signals from a radar gun in standy-by mode. If they aimed it down the road in your general direction, the detector would go crazy.
Most of the cops in our area now use instant on, seems like you only get a signal if it's aimed at you. That's not a lot of warning. Are the new radar detectors reliable enough to avoid getting caught ? Attached image(s) |
RickS |
Oct 28 2011, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
I have used a Valentine One for several years with nary a ticket. The detector is not a cloaking device or insurance but just another level of detection beyond your eyes and good judgement (i.e not speeding full time in the left lane). Now to your question, yes instant on radar, and laser will only tell you that you have been busted. But in some states which use Ka-Band radar, like WA, OR, CA - I can pick up cruisers using full time radar 2 miles away, front and rear as well as those that flip it on momentarily to check approaching traffic. Like I said it doesn't replace being attentive, but it is like a sixth sense and could save you a ticket from the non-instant-on radar/laser, so it really depends what they use in your area.
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