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srothstein wrote:

jbarn wrote:The state has the rectangular signs with numbers on them mounted on the side of the road. You match those numbers up with the numbers on your dash and viola, no ticket.

I tried that once. The officer said that those numbers were the route number and I could not go 95 MPH. He also said something about being glad I was not on 183 at the time.

LabRat wrote:

jbarn wrote:

surprise_i'm_armed wrote:You need to get a Valentine One radar/laser detector. It will give you plenty of time to slow
down, as long as the LEO isn't using his speed detection device in "instant on" mode.

You drive too fast to get by on your good looks. :-)

SIA

Wouldn't a better course of action be to SLOW DOWN? The state has the rectangular signs with numbers on them mounted on the side of the road. You match those numbers up with the numbers on your dash and viola, no ticket.

A common misconception is that all folks who use radar detectors use them to actively evade police and "get away" with speeding.
While some may do that, many use them for other purposes.

I use mine to:
1. Alert me when there is a police officer conducting a criminal investigation by gathering evidence....I like to know what the police are doing when in close proximity to me.

2. Remind me that maintaining a safe and prudent speed is difficult to do sometimes; when it alerts, I recheck my speed to see if I've wandered into unsafe territory - regardless of the "flow of traffic".

3. It's a type of entertainment.
Good for keeping me engaged and alert during long drives, vacation trips or just heading to the store.

Police who use radar or lidar can and do make mistakes on the cars they target.

Just because you're not speeding doesn't mean the officer won't give you a ticket.
If you're aware of him and the situation, that could help when you fight the ticket in court.
For example, knowing (and remembering) the fact that traffic density was very high when you get a radar based ticket might go some way to helping you get a reduced charge or get a dismissal.

I have a Valentine 1 with a concealed display. I use it 100% of the time I'm driving in my car. I make no apologies for its presence or use in my car.

Regards,
LabRat

surprise_i'm_armed wrote:You need to get a Valentine One radar/laser detector. It will give you plenty of time to slow
down, as long as the LEO isn't using his speed detection device in "instant on" mode.

You drive too fast to get by on your good looks. :-)

SIA