Florida to Ban Radar Detectors or At Least Try
03-02-2007, 11:21 AM
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Florida to Ban Radar Detectors or At Least Try
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/01/f...dar-detectors/
A bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would ban the use of radar detectors in Florida. The measure has the support of the Florida Highway Patrol. Several other states have passed similar measures.
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03-02-2007, 12:13 PM
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Although Va and DC currently prohibit radar detectors, I have to wonder about the constitutionality of banning any radio receiver. If this passes, I would do in Florida what I do with my detector in Va: relocate it to a more inconspicous (and likely less effective) location on my windshield.
That said, I speed with/without my detector all the time without incident.
That said, I speed with/without my detector all the time without incident.
03-02-2007, 12:40 PM
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ok so yeah it's correct,
The civil penalty could range from $115 to $125
Having any "speed-measuring device detectors or jammers" would be a non-criminal, secondary offense -- which means police could not stop a driver just for that. But once a motorist is stopped for speeding or some other infraction, an officer seeing a radar detector could write a second ticket.
bill will be considered by state lawmakers during the two-month legislative session, which convenes next week.
The civil penalty could range from $115 to $125
Having any "speed-measuring device detectors or jammers" would be a non-criminal, secondary offense -- which means police could not stop a driver just for that. But once a motorist is stopped for speeding or some other infraction, an officer seeing a radar detector could write a second ticket.
bill will be considered by state lawmakers during the two-month legislative session, which convenes next week.
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03-02-2007, 01:12 PM
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If they stiffened up the fines that would help better. 95% of cars I see speeding do not have RD's. And I'd bet if the former trooper that is bringing this out that claims speeding is causing more accidents would look at every spec of debris from those wrecks no RD would be found.
So I'm confused how banned detectors would help any.
If the FL gov. wanted to really make a difference they should stiffen fines & enforcement for red light runners. That's a WAY bigger problem down here. I see at least 15 cars a day run red lights. And most of the them not questionable yellow, but solid red.
So I'm confused how banned detectors would help any.
If the FL gov. wanted to really make a difference they should stiffen fines & enforcement for red light runners. That's a WAY bigger problem down here. I see at least 15 cars a day run red lights. And most of the them not questionable yellow, but solid red.
03-02-2007, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
If the FL gov. wanted to really make a difference they should stiffen fines & enforcement for red light runners. That's a WAY bigger problem down here. I see at least 15 cars a day run red lights. And most of the them not questionable yellow, but solid red.
03-03-2007, 02:39 PM
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A radar detector is not a free pass to speed. Yeah you will get caught eventually. However your chances are much higher you won't if you have a quality 1 & know how to use it.
A lot of people say they don't work, & what not cause they are bitter they got a ticket.
Either from a cheap RD, not using it right, or just plain dumb luck.
A lot of people say they don't work, & what not cause they are bitter they got a ticket.
Either from a cheap RD, not using it right, or just plain dumb luck.
03-04-2007, 03:46 AM
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Aren't pretty much most law enforcement agencies switching over to laser guns instead of radar? Radar detectors can't detect laser at all, and radar/laser detectors only detect laser when its too late.
A little off topic, but it might get merged anyway. I'm in CA and was thinking about getting a V1. Should I or not? I don't speed at all, but the times when I do I sure as hell wouldn't want to get a ticket for it.
A little off topic, but it might get merged anyway. I'm in CA and was thinking about getting a V1. Should I or not? I don't speed at all, but the times when I do I sure as hell wouldn't want to get a ticket for it.
03-04-2007, 08:18 AM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
Originally Posted by jupitersolo
A bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would ban the use of radar detectors in Florida. The measure has the support of the Florida Highway Patrol. Several other states have passed similar measures.
Guess I'll have to get all my FL speeding in when I drive down in May.
03-04-2007, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
95% of cars I see speeding do not have RD's.
I speed all the time and my cheap ass RD (forget the brand, bought it 10 years ago) sits in my glove box....
03-05-2007, 09:26 AM
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who cares they dont even work...
03-05-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Aren't pretty much most law enforcement agencies switching over to laser guns instead of radar? Radar detectors can't detect laser at all, and radar/laser detectors only detect laser when its too late.
I've done a lot of traveling around the country the last few years. Laser is still pretty darn rare. Most are still using radar, but a lot of instant on ka band.
If you are on a crowded road and a cop is using laser you still have a change of catching it before it's too late. But, on an empty road you are screwed.
03-05-2007, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Aren't pretty much most law enforcement agencies switching over to laser guns instead of radar? Radar detectors can't detect laser at all, and radar/laser detectors only detect laser when its too late.
A little off topic, but it might get merged anyway. I'm in CA and was thinking about getting a V1. Should I or not? I don't speed at all, but the times when I do I sure as hell wouldn't want to get a ticket for it.
A little off topic, but it might get merged anyway. I'm in CA and was thinking about getting a V1. Should I or not? I don't speed at all, but the times when I do I sure as hell wouldn't want to get a ticket for it.Give it a try, it's a great tool. I've found radar use is a lot more prevelent in Northen CA then southern.
03-07-2007, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bmehling
who cares they dont even work...
I live in Germany and in general they are banned here but who cares, our radio stations provide to the minute updates where the Coppers are hiding out. :-P
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