Radar detectors scramblers
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I would agree. If you're zipping in and out of traffic like that, then yes, you probably deserve a ticket. What id really like to see would be variable speed limits. Start lowering them during heavy traffic, but during lighter traffic, raise it. If youre downtown dsm going 70mph during rush hour, theres no way you arent zipping between lanes going around people, but at night often you have all 3 lanes to yourself and could very safely be going 80-90mph (barring weather conditions)
Yeah; help me understand here - if your detector signals incoming radar, doesn't that mean the cop already has your speed detected?
I guess it might be helpful if you're in a pack of vehicles and the cop can't sort everybody out.
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Ok, here is what you are after.
Valentine One radar and laser detectors
Best one available. Do your own research. Neighbor has one, and he drives kinda fast, and swears by it. Ten years old and his has not needed an update yet.
Go for it. Worth the money.
Valentine One radar and laser detectors
Best one available. Do your own research. Neighbor has one, and he drives kinda fast, and swears by it. Ten years old and his has not needed an update yet.
Go for it. Worth the money.
no... with most radar, you can 'hear' the cop coming a long time before he can see you
Valentine One is the best. As far as radar, here is what you need to know.
There are a ton of different types of radar. There are bands like K, KA, super wide KA, etc. These are the types that are always on and a detector can pick these up. Most speed cameras us KA wideband
Instant on K band. If the cops pulls the trigger on someone else there is a chance that your radar detector will go off otherwise it may be too late
Laser is the hardest to pick up. Cops must be parked and outside of glass when they pull the trigger. When you see the cops with a radar gun stopped and sticking outside the window, it's most likely a laser and you're probably ****ed.
I used to use radar detectors and they were useful back then but not so much anymore. I find it more important to focus on my driving. Things like only only using the left lane for passing will save you a ton of tickets.
It pisses me off that Des Moiens is going to install speed cameras on 235. The day they add them is the day I remove my front plate.
There are a ton of different types of radar. There are bands like K, KA, super wide KA, etc. These are the types that are always on and a detector can pick these up. Most speed cameras us KA wideband
Instant on K band. If the cops pulls the trigger on someone else there is a chance that your radar detector will go off otherwise it may be too late
Laser is the hardest to pick up. Cops must be parked and outside of glass when they pull the trigger. When you see the cops with a radar gun stopped and sticking outside the window, it's most likely a laser and you're probably ****ed.
I used to use radar detectors and they were useful back then but not so much anymore. I find it more important to focus on my driving. Things like only only using the left lane for passing will save you a ton of tickets.
It pisses me off that Des Moiens is going to install speed cameras on 235. The day they add them is the day I remove my front plate.
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The Valentine one is hands down the best detector on the market. I travel a lot and usually do 80. I have gotten caught twice since I have had it. The first time was because I and ignored my V1, I thought I was going the speed limit. The second time I got the old time/distance from a plane. Otherwise, the V1 has saved me over 500 dollars in speeding tickets alone.
I personally do not speed in town so I keep the V1 off. But on the highway this thing will pick up a cop “poping†a mile away. POPing is where a police officer will turn on his/her radar when a car is right in front of them.
I have never stood by a product so much in my life. The directional arrows do wonders. You defiantly get what you pay for, and when they release new versions, they upgrade your unit at cost.
Go to their site and do some research, you won’t be disappointed.
Best one thats failproof.... will never get stopped for speeding, get a ticket for speeding..... its called the Bell obey the speed signs detector and best price...... its free
