Are radar detectors worth it?

[Thegonagle]

Originally posted by: marquee
I've heard some cops have tried to combat the radar detectors by not turning their radar on until they visually see a car they think might be speeding. I doubt most of the cops do this though. And some cops use lasers to detect speed, in which case your radar detector is useless. Again, I don't think lasers are being used that often though.

Instant-on radar is used all the time--has been almost as long as radar detectors have been on the market. (What's it been, since the 60s or early 70s?)

And lasers are indeed in frequent use. I think it's safe to say that most traffic cops in my state now have both radar units (including many rear facing radars) and lasers. Lasers haven't been developed to the point where they're usable from a moving car, so they have laser guns for when they're stationary, and radars for when they're moving.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Please Step off your Soapbox and STFU


Sysadmin

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

More than 50% of the time speeding tickets are use to raise revenue !!

That is why it's called a radar trap. We are considering an Escort 8500 for our trips
to Sacramento.

A RD is not legal in Canada they use devices that will find you if yours is on up there.
Its all a game of cops & robbers but on an adult level.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: m0rbid

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Put a lot of thought into that statement huh?

It doesnt take a lot of thought to do or think the right thing.

My guess is you are of the school of thought it is ok for the cops to search your home at any time without reason too right? I mean if you haven't done anything wrong you have nothing to hide right?

 

[m0rbid]

Originally posted by: Sysadmin

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Please Step off your Soapbox and STFU


Sysadmin

ow! you are hurting my right to free expression. [Dr. Smith whine] Oh, the pain! [/Dr. Smith whine]

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: m0rbid

Originally posted by: Sysadmin

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Please Step off your Soapbox and STFU


Sysadmin

ow! you are hurting my right to free expression. [Dr. Smith whine] Oh, the pain! [/Dr. Smith whine]

What is your other user name?

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: m0rbid

Originally posted by: Sysadmin

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Please Step off your Soapbox and STFU


Sysadmin

ow! you are hurting my right to free expression. [Dr. Smith whine] Oh, the pain! [/Dr. Smith whine]

What is your other user name?

Walleye

 

[Saulbadguy]

I don't speed on purpose, never have. When I was younger, I'd occasionally "forget" how fast I was going, or I wasn't paying attention. That is when I would get a ticket. I got 4 tickets when I was younger, but have not had one in the past 3 years. I only got tickets in radar traps (which I think should be banned), going 5 or 6 over (bs). My radar detector has saved me quite a few times from being trapped. Its paid for itself

 

[m0rbid]

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: m0rbid

Originally posted by: Sysadmin

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Please Step off your Soapbox and STFU


Sysadmin

ow! you are hurting my right to free expression. [Dr. Smith whine] Oh, the pain! [/Dr. Smith whine]

What is your other user name?

Walleye

PUHleaze!!

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: m0rbid

Originally posted by: Sysadmin

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

Please Step off your Soapbox and STFU


Sysadmin

ow! you are hurting my right to free expression. [Dr. Smith whine] Oh, the pain! [/Dr. Smith whine]

What is your other user name?

Walleye

I'm betting on another MacWorld troll.

- M4H

 

[FearoftheNight]

Hmm...can we return the discussion to effectiveness and usefulness from morality?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
Hmm...can we return the discussion to effectiveness and usefulness from morality?

"Radar detectors own, just watch out for little whiny pussies like m0rbid who will call in your license plate if they see it inside your car." That better?

- M4H

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
Hmm...can we return the discussion to effectiveness and usefulness from morality?

How dare you ask us that?!?!? :|:| I want an investigation by the FCC!!!

:|

 

[m0rbid]

Sorry, did not mean to crap the thread. I was answering honestly to the question are they worth it. I say no.

 

[Saulbadguy]

Originally posted by: m0rbid
Sorry, did not mean to crap the thread. I was answering honestly to the question are they worth it. I say no.

Too late! Your fate has already been sealed.

 

[Ynog]

Curious on anyones experiences with detectors and laser?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Ynog
Curious on anyones experiences with detectors and laser?

I"ll sum it up in two words.

"You're Fvcked."

- M4H

 

[FearoftheNight]

Well usually if 55 zone i drive 70 and in a 65 i drive 80....is it still worth it for me?

 

[Ynog]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Ynog
Curious on anyones experiences with detectors and laser?

I"ll sum it up in two words.

"You're Fvcked."

- M4H

Figured as much.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
Well usually if 55 zone i drive 70 and in a 65 i drive 80....is it still worth it for me?

That's about the pace of traffic on I-75.

- M4H

 

[FearoftheNight]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
Well usually if 55 zone i drive 70 and in a 65 i drive 80....is it still worth it for me?

That's about the pace of traffic on I-75.

- M4H

Umm....is that a hidden form or "yes" or "no"?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
Well usually if 55 zone i drive 70 and in a 65 i drive 80....is it still worth it for me?

That's about the pace of traffic on I-75.

- M4H

Umm....is that a hidden form or "yes" or "no"?

For me, that's a no. I just hit 75-80 with the rest of the crowd and hide in the middle of the pack. As long as you're not leading or trailing, your chance of getting picked off is slim to none.

- M4H

 

[Rainsford]

Nope. I speed almost everywhere I go and I have never got a speeding ticket (well, in 5 years I've been driving at least). I consider that a pretty good track record, and I can do it by not speeding a crazy amount and paying attention. To me, those seem like things you should be doing anyways. I mean really, bitch all you want, but you going 20-30 mph faster than everyone else on the road is not safe. Yes, I realize you think you are a great driver. That doesn't make it safe, especially because most people are NOT good drivers.

 

[AMCRambler]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: m0rbid
A device whose sole purpose is to PURPOSELY break the law should be outlawed in all states.

My radar detector also warns me of emergency vehicles on the highway as well as trains when coming to certain track crossings.

Yeah, but seriously people don't buy RDs for that in 99% of cases. They use them to break the law. They SHOULD be illegal. I would personally like to have the Valentine 1, but I'm not paying $400, and I know for a fact that it would encourage me to speed. By all accounts I've heard, people get more tickets when they buy an RD, because they end up driving so fast.

My main reason for picking it up was because I constantly travelled through Ohio. The troopers on Route 80 will hand out tickets for doing 4 over. It was a hassle I wanted to avoid. Plus I refuse to do ~65mph on the interstate and have truckers on my ass the whole ride.

Actually the truckers are pretty good to have around if it's speed traps you're worried about. The truckers all have cb's and they call out the cop's locations over the radio when they see them. I find that if you can get a trucker who's keeping a fairly quick speed, you should be able to follow him and match his speed and avoid getting ticketed. It sucks when you hit a hill though. Nothing ticks me off more than when a trucker tries to pas another trucker on a hill and doesn't have the speed to get past. So they just sit there and block the passing lane. Maybe a cb would be a good idea, if it's highway driving anyway.

 

[rh71]

70 in a 55 is just about flow of traffic... I wouldn't buy one for that. If you plan on going faster, don't depend on them to keep you out of a ticket.. none of them are 100% foolproof. I think the best was a Valentine, but the price is up there. Would take 3 speeding tickets to pay for itself.