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

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  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….
     
    OLDSKOOLERnWV, Mar 23, 2023
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    Old video but worth watching

     
    austinmike, Mar 23, 2023
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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.
    [​IMG]
     
    Chinatown, Mar 23, 2023
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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.
     
    Ridgeline, Mar 23, 2023
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    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I think this was @Hammer166 on the video :rolleyes::D:cool:
     
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    No good reason for a radar detector.
     
    Chinatown, Mar 23, 2023
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    Bird dogs….I would never. But if I did Escort
     
    wore out, Mar 23, 2023
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    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...
     
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  9. Mnmover99

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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.
     
    Mnmover99, Mar 24, 2023
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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.
     
    Siinman, Mar 24, 2023
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