Radar Detector
03-23-2008, 04:10 AM
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Radar Detector
Hey I am looking to buy a radar detector.. Any sujestions...Also is there such thing as a cop detector.. haha i would want that first.. then a radar detector.. All i need is something to detect them but i cant be detected in return...
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03-23-2008, 05:29 AM
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Try Escort.
The passport line has a few models that are able to get around the VG-2 (the cops way of detecting the detector).
Some of them are built into the car with sensors in the front and rear, and the main unit in the dash somewhere, some of them are the more familar dash mounts but with a cordless option.
My suggestion is if you live in a place where these are illegal, don't get one. The way technology is today they will be able to beat them soon and you'll get pinched.
I however don't have this problem cuz they are pefectly legal here. Only place in canada where they are
I thought they were legal in the States?
The passport line has a few models that are able to get around the VG-2 (the cops way of detecting the detector).
Some of them are built into the car with sensors in the front and rear, and the main unit in the dash somewhere, some of them are the more familar dash mounts but with a cordless option.
My suggestion is if you live in a place where these are illegal, don't get one. The way technology is today they will be able to beat them soon and you'll get pinched.
I however don't have this problem cuz they are pefectly legal here. Only place in canada where they are
I thought they were legal in the States?
03-23-2008, 08:36 AM
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Seeing the you live in VA and they are illegal here, I would go with the valentine 1 with the concealed display so that only you can see the lights go off. Plus the directional arrows are the ****. What part of Va are you in?
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03-23-2008, 12:44 PM
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umm i live right in fairfax.. i go all the way out to warrenton everyday though soo i am looking for one. but i have heard that some can be detected by cops, and i dont want one that can screw that..lol
can people drop brand and model numbers for meee!! thanks
can people drop brand and model numbers for meee!! thanks
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03-23-2008, 01:11 PM
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They all can be detected one way or another but most police cars don't use the detectors around here.
My dad has been running with the V1 for years and so have I and we have never been pulled over b/c a cop detected them.
btw check out this link if you have seen already.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/mid-east-58/official-va-meet-details-101667/
My dad has been running with the V1 for years and so have I and we have never been pulled over b/c a cop detected them.
btw check out this link if you have seen already.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/mid-east-58/official-va-meet-details-101667/
03-23-2008, 02:24 PM
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03-23-2008, 02:43 PM
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Try Escort.
The passport line has a few models that are able to get around the VG-2 (the cops way of detecting the detector).
Some of them are built into the car with sensors in the front and rear, and the main unit in the dash somewhere, some of them are the more familar dash mounts but with a cordless option.
My suggestion is if you live in a place where these are illegal, don't get one. The way technology is today they will be able to beat them soon and you'll get pinched.
I however don't have this problem cuz they are pefectly legal here. Only place in canada where they are
I thought they were legal in the States?
The passport line has a few models that are able to get around the VG-2 (the cops way of detecting the detector).
Some of them are built into the car with sensors in the front and rear, and the main unit in the dash somewhere, some of them are the more familar dash mounts but with a cordless option.
My suggestion is if you live in a place where these are illegal, don't get one. The way technology is today they will be able to beat them soon and you'll get pinched.
I however don't have this problem cuz they are pefectly legal here. Only place in canada where they are
I thought they were legal in the States?
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* United States law varies from state to state, but detectors are generally legal in private vehicles under the Communications Act of 1934[7] and illegal in commercial vehicles by DOT regulation (49 CFR 392.71). Exceptions:
o Illegal in all vehicles: Virginia, Washington D.C., U.S. military bases
o Illegal in commercial vehicles under state law: Illinois, New York (specifically, commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) and all vehicles over 18,000 pounds (8,200 kg))
o Indirectly illegal: Minnesota and California (illegal to hang anything from the windshield with suction cups; however both dashboard and visor mounting is allowed.) [1] It is also indirectly illegal in NY State, pursuant to Title 3 Article 9 § 375.30 of the New York State vehicle and traffic law[8]. It states:
(§ 375) 30. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle
with any object placed or hung in or upon the vehicle, except required
or permitted equipment of the vehicle, in such a manner as to obstruct
or interfere with the view of the operator through the windshield, or to
prevent him from having a clear and full view of the road and condition
of traffic behind such vehicle.
o Repealed: Connecticut (repealed in 1998)
o Illegal in all vehicles: Virginia, Washington D.C., U.S. military bases
o Illegal in commercial vehicles under state law: Illinois, New York (specifically, commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) and all vehicles over 18,000 pounds (8,200 kg))
o Indirectly illegal: Minnesota and California (illegal to hang anything from the windshield with suction cups; however both dashboard and visor mounting is allowed.) [1] It is also indirectly illegal in NY State, pursuant to Title 3 Article 9 § 375.30 of the New York State vehicle and traffic law[8]. It states:
(§ 375) 30. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle
with any object placed or hung in or upon the vehicle, except required
or permitted equipment of the vehicle, in such a manner as to obstruct
or interfere with the view of the operator through the windshield, or to
prevent him from having a clear and full view of the road and condition
of traffic behind such vehicle.
o Repealed: Connecticut (repealed in 1998)
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03-23-2008, 03:14 PM
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03-23-2008, 03:34 PM
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In my opinion it is. If you read about the new Bell sti driver, they say it is undectable. Everything can be detected. As companies develop these "undectectable" radars. The military, police or whoever already heve the technology to detect them. The bell also states it has new ku band pick up for europe. V1 has had this option for years. V1 you can send it back and get it updated as new technology comes as well. V1 is the only one with arrows to let you know where to look, the only with a multiple bogey counter as well to tell you know how many bogeys are in the area and the only one I have seen with the concealed display.
Basically it comes down to personal preference like everything. Just have to read up on them and see what you want to go with.
And it cost less than teh Bell STI Driver
Basically it comes down to personal preference like everything. Just have to read up on them and see what you want to go with.
And it cost less than teh Bell STI Driver
03-23-2008, 04:57 PM
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All the information you will ever need to know about radar detectors can be found here:
http://www.radarbusters.com/
http://www.radarbusters.com/
03-23-2008, 06:09 PM
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All the information you will ever need to know about radar detectors can be found here:
http://www.radarbusters.com/
http://www.radarbusters.com/
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/au...dar-detectors/
03-23-2008, 10:21 PM
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It is included in this series of tests. http://www.radarbusters.com/howwetestarticle.cfm
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