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Old 12-27-2006 | 12:23 PM
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You can't make the cop sqeeze the trigger on the car ahead of you with a detector. It is the other driving habits employed that are working, the detector(*) are completely irrevelant.

Good driving habits and not making yourself the target are what will keep you from being handed a ticket in the long run.
Old 12-27-2006 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Those of us who have been using them for years (me since the 80'*) have developed good habits and skills. We have proven time and time again that you can make detectors work against instant-on radar or laser if you drive smart and aware.
That'* the key!! The detector itself won't save you. You gotta learn how to use it. If you're the only one on the road, yer screwt! But, if you got people around you, you can hope(?) they tag someone else first, and you pick up the scatter.

You're best bet, with or without a detector, is stick to the flow of traffic. If you make yourself stand out, you're gonna be the one they target.
Old 12-27-2006 | 12:59 PM
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And I can guarantee that if you simply abide by the laws of the road, you won't need to waste your money on a radar/laser detector. It'* just a habit you should break...

But then again, what do I know?
Old 12-27-2006 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MyLittleBlackBird
And I can guarantee that if you simply abide by the laws of the road, you won't need to waste your money on a radar/laser detector. It'* just a habit you should break...
Easier said than done
Old 12-27-2006 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MyLittleBlackBird
And I can guarantee that if you simply abide by the laws of the road, you won't need to waste your money on a radar/laser detector. It'* just a habit you should break...
Easier said than done
It'* cost effective.
No spend on detector
No spend on extra fuel
No spend on ticket
Old 12-27-2006 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
You can't make the cop sqeeze the trigger on the car ahead of you with a detector. It is the other driving habits employed that are working, the detector(*) are completely irrevelant.

Good driving habits and not making yourself the target are what will keep you from being handed a ticket in the long run.
Bill, yes you can. You have to find someone going as fast as you want to do. If you wait long enough on freeways, you will find someone who is will/dumb enough to drive 15-20 over. You follow them...but 1/2 mile back...for example.




Originally Posted by Ryan
If you really want protection from laser/lidar, invest in a good laser jammer.
I think anything that jams or interferes is illegal in 50 states...
Old 12-27-2006 | 01:33 PM
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actually no.

RADAR jammers are illegal. Laser jammers are only illegal in certain states like minnesota . And of course detectors being illegal in only 2 states.
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Originally Posted by wjcollier07
actually no.

RADAR jammers are illegal. Laser jammers are only illegal in certain states like minnesota . And of course detectors being illegal in only 2 states.
What?? :?: :?: :?: :? :? :? :?: :?
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Originally Posted by Logan
Originally Posted by wjcollier07
actually no.

RADAR jammers are illegal. Laser jammers are only illegal in certain states like minnesota . And of course detectors being illegal in only 2 states.
What?? :?: :?: :?: :? :? :? :?: :?
More drunk posting..lol
Old 12-27-2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by Logan
Originally Posted by wjcollier07
actually no.

RADAR jammers are illegal. Laser jammers are only illegal in certain states like minnesota . And of course detectors being illegal in only 2 states.
What?? :?: :?: :?: :? :? :? :?: :?
More drunk posting..lol
Actually, I stand corrected. Radar jammers are only illegal in a few states, but they don't work. Laser jammers are only illegal in the same few states, and they do work.


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