Investing in a radar detector....?

[OreO]

Well i just got a suspened license for not wearing a seatbelt and speeding that happened a while ago. So it is suspended for 90 days starting Sept 1st. I am wondering if buying a radar detector is really worth it? Are the chances of the Cops reading the radar detector very likely to happened? Whats a good trusting one to buy?

OreO Reviewed by OreO on 08-29-2005. Investing in a radar detector....? Well i just got a suspened license for not wearing a seatbelt and speeding that happened a while ago. So it is suspended for 90 days starting Sept 1st. I am wondering if buying a radar detector is really worth it? Are the chances of the Cops reading the radar detector very likely to happened? Whats a good trusting one to buy? Rating: 5

[LzzrdBoy]

What's up oreo...here's something I actually know a little about. I too had problems when I first moved to SC. Seems like there's a pig on every corner in this town. So, one of the first things I did upon my arrival was get a really good detector. After much research I found that one of the most important features is POP detection. I'm sure you're aware of how a few of the coppers now-a-days love to hit the POP button on their BEE radar units and boom, that's it, you're nabbed. Well...Beltronics makes two Vector models with POP detection. It's a great feature and will improve your chances of detecting those suckers nearly every time. I myself bought the Vector 995 model from Circuit City for $300 since it was rather inexpensive. Here's a link to beltronics' site and the same model:

http://www.beltronics.com/vector995.html

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I also decided on this model because it's software upgradable meaning I can send it to bel in the future and get it upgraded for free. Of course, it sports every other feature there is and looks pretty sharp to boot. Check out the link and maybe even do a search on eBay to see if you can save a few bucks. Good luck and keep that hammer down bro!

Defs:
Reprogrammable Processor (Software Upgradable)
Using the latest technology in "flash" microprocessors, the Vector 995's software is upgradable to address new threats in speed measurement devices.

POP Radar
Short radar bursts too quick and short to be detected by non-pop capable detectors - fairly new and not used widely. Still very dangerous

[FunkyMonkey]

Or you could respect the safety of the other drivers and pedestrians around you and just take your lumps and drive safely instead.
You may well be a pro driver but there are sooo many people that are not and when one pops out in front of you and youre zipping along at warp speed all your good driving skills are not going to make you stop.
Speeding is not worth the lives it costs families everyday.

[Rapmaster]

Although I am guilty of speeding, I gotta agree with FunkyMonkey to a certain extent. A little speeding at 3 A.M. fully sober on the freeway will never really hurt anybody. But going 50 in a residential at 3 P.M. on a warm sunny day is just ridiculous.

Anyway, what radar bands are the cops around you using? Make sure you get a quality detector that can detect all bands. Nowadays, the real high-tech cops can detect radar detectors as well.

[WalkaWalka]

but as far as detecting those pigfuckers its a totally good investment we have some sneaky pigs around here

[OreO]

Well..i do respect the laws, the only reason why i got pullled over was because i was late to class so i was speeding to school and bow i got caught. Im a delievry guy first of all so i kno not to speed in any residential area BUT i still need a detector because im often on the highway to go pick up my girl whom is carless at the moment. Im not trying to get one cause im a speed demon or a racer, i need it sooo when im driving on my restricted license(lincense i get so i can goto work and school) if i get pulled over when im not at work or school they will suspend me for a year...so ya that would suck...it sucks, dont tell me to obey the laws because i have no choice, i have to drive theres noway around it. Im not sure yet about buying one yet but thats why im asking

[turm]

on New Years i took part in a very long road trip, it stated with the 5 hour drive from North Bay ontario to Guelph Ontario where i crashed at my place, the next day i then had the 10 hour drive from Guelph Ontario to Westchester NY, crashed at my gf's moms house and the next day me my gf and a few friends did the 20 hour drive to New Orleans. We brought along a radar detector because its a long ass drive and going 10-20 mph over the limit WILL save alot of time on such a long trip. Anyways the thing worked fine and i would recommend that they really only be used on long trips. If your worried about getting nabed they are only illegal in some states and when you enter said states they always make sure to tell you to turn them off (atleast on the way from Westchester to New Orleans). Like i said the thing worked great but i would only use one to shave a few hours off of a very long trip and if you plan to use one to drive at ridiclous speeds then your a moron (thats a general statement). Also along the way i noticed that a GOOD portion of this road trip had the roads watched by the air from helicoptors and the like, in which case im pretty sure a standard radar detector wouldnt work worth beans (their were always big signs stating such, i love signs).

[Rapmaster]

Before investing several hundred in a radar detector, check your surroundings and your police force to see if it is even worth it. If they employ state-of-the-art detection methods, it probably won't do much good buying a detector. If your PD is slightly behind, by all means.

[OreO]

Tru, Fairfax County VA is a very populated area, too many police, i imagine that they have up to date technology with all the money around here...

[FunkyMonkey]

What if the cop with the radar detector also has a radar detector detector ( I dont know the technical name) Just an option to consider.



If the guy who hit my father wasnt speeding, or drunk for that matter, he might not be dead today.