‘I can’t drive 55!’ Radar Detectors? Legal or not?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by downplay, Mar 23, 2023.

  1. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    If memory serves me, years ago Virginia was known for letting you run over with the drive tires if they caught you with it….
     
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  3. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Some Canadian drivers told me they use 'fish finders' which fools police detectors.
    Maybe some Canadian drivers will verify this.
    The fish finder scans in front of the truck if mounted correctly, not down like in a boat.
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  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    I have a driver who got caught with a radar detector, he got a ticket, the unit was taken and went to court - lost. Had to pay a heafty fine of $1000.
     
  6. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I think this was @Hammer166 on the video :rolleyes::D:cool:
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    No good reason for a radar detector.
     
  8. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Bird dogs….I would never. But if I did Escort
     
  9. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    No... But I do actually know him! :cool:
    You must not have been driving in the double nickel days...
     
  10. Mnmover99

    Mnmover99 Light Load Member

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    Manitoba has Radar Detector Detectors in the RMCP cars. Not legal in US either in a commerical vehicle, but since the speed limits increased, should not need them. Ca will usually allow 60 or 62 if you do not tailgate or switch lanes frequently.
     
  11. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    When I was 18 I had a Mustang GT and added a radar blocker on it. It saved my butt plenty of times but it cost a lot back then. It also worked on lasers. Sure they have better systems now that would work. If I was a speeding man I would look into them and put one on the truck.
     
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