Radar Detectors - do they work?

[MOTOR51]

I don't have to ask how fast you are going because I already know. I usually ask if you are aware of the speed limit though.


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[AustinBR]

http://www.stalkerradar.com/spectreIV/redirect.html



We are trained to estimate speed then verify our estimation by radar/lidar. In order to qualify for re certification we have to be within 3 mph on 10 vehicles in a row in estimation then verify with the unit.

Do any departments near here have a radar detector detector? If so, why? They aren't against the law here?

 

[Vermiform]

Do any departments near here have a radar detector detector? If so, why? They aren't against the law here?

I think he posted that for wabbit's benefit since he stated that he travels a lot.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Weights an Standards, TESS, and ES units are issued them because they are illegal in commercial vehicles in Louisiana according to a Weights guy i spoke with.

 

[JWG223]

I observe traffic and find a car that's speeding. I visually estimate his speed and then use the radar/LIDAR to verify my visual estimation.


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Makes sense. So what about the officers just spamming? Are they lazy and just waiting on a meaningful ping off a fast mover without countermeasures, or did they somehow forget its on, or are they just trying to slow traffic to legal limits by purposefully triggering detectors...or...?

 

[Suburbazine]

Makes sense. So what about the officers just spamming? Are they lazy and just waiting on a meaningful ping off a fast mover without countermeasures, or did they somehow forget its on, or are they just trying to slow traffic to legal limits by purposefully triggering detectors...or...?

Most units offer audible pulse feedback- it's great to hear a fast mover approaching so you can pick them out of the pack.