Matt Harwood Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Originally posted by Asim And as far as I am aware Radar Detectors are not illegal to own, but are illegal to use? So unless the police are in the car while you are using it they can't prove you were using it? But then again why does Argos sell the Snooper??? Can anyone clarify? There was a court ruling around 1997 which made radar detectors legal as speed cameras were 'supposed' to be sited in danger areas. Therefore, a radar detector could only serve to make a safer drive... Don't ask me any more than that but I remember there being a huge surge in advertising around that time. However, the lagality of a laser diffuser is questionable as that is designed to interfere with police equipment - Anyone know for certain??? And does anyone know which aftermarket exhaust will give the highest Bhp increase on an NA 93 Supra ??? Slight change of subject there.... Oh and can anyone tell me what the maximum size of compressor wheel you can fit into a J-spec hybrid turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 I've been following the case of that chap in Wales. They tried a charge of "perverting the course of justice" but basically with the law as it stands, they have a 0.1% chance of securing a conviction. Not worth worrying about IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Wouldn't you need some sort of LICENCE to emit Radar OR Laser signals in public ? ? ? I mean you need one for Radio/TV/CB etc etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Who cares? The odds of getting caught are pretty minimal I would say, compared to the chances of getting caught speeding at any rate. And the penalties are going to be £2-300 even if a conviction is secured, far less than a speeding conviction could cost you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 I didn't mean it in an "OOH, you shouldn't do that" kinda way... (I didn't 'ave me POOF's hat on:p ) I meant the 'Obstructing Police' charge is only ONE of probably several/many they could sling at you. (and, that, it's the EMITTERS you have to hide, not the DETECTORS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 I have a 'garage door opener' fitted - have had it for approx 8 months Snooper SLD-920 Gone off only once - when in the proximity of a police car sitting by an accident Frankly I have driven like a woosie since picking up 3 points (and a pain in the arse for business car insurance etc) I too am sceptical about the 'all embracing' nature of the device - however if it does work then great - if not then I'm gonna get done just as much as if I didn't have it? Does that make sense- probably not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Paul Is it urine proof?????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Originally posted by Steve W Wouldn't you need some sort of LICENCE to emit Radar OR Laser signals in public ? ? ? I mean you need one for Radio/TV/CB etc etc.... You do for radar/radio, but not for light, otherwise you'd need a license to turn your headlights on That part of the spectrum is free for anyone to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Mr Wooten . .please keep us informed about the chap in wales . . if he gets off . .I'm getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Sandham Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Ermmm.... So the jammer (LRC100) will jam for upto 5 seconds so that plod cant get a reading. Under normal circumstances it takes only half a second for him to point and zap you to get your speed. Will he not realise something is therefore wrong and that most probably you have a jammer installed resulting in him flagging you down anyway for a vehicle inspection ?? cheers Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted April 23, 2003 Author Share Posted April 23, 2003 Neil, It blocks for 5 seconds then turns it self off, the Local Constabulary just dont get a reading on the gun, he could think hes missed the car or not get a reflective part on the car, no reason to think it would be jammed, then after 5 seconds hes able to get a reading and your doing the right speed limit. They dont get it right all the time very time, they do miss occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Originally posted by B3any I'm having mine tested by him on May 2nd. How did it go Beany ? Did you get any pic's for Gaz, I'd like a look too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Originally posted by B3any Neil, It blocks for 5 seconds then turns it self off, the Local Constabulary just dont get a reading on the gun, he could think hes missed the car or not get a reflective part on the car, no reason to think it would be jammed That depends on the model of the speed gun. Some do know when they are being jammed I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Originally posted by GavinL That depends on the model of the speed gun. Some do know when they are being jammed I'm afraid I think you are on about VG2 Gavin, and this only applies to Radar detectors. "Q. What is VG-2 protection. A. The "Interceptor VG-2" is a microwave Receiver used by some police forces to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector, in simple terms it's a "Radar Detector Detector" VG-2 is only used in a small number of countries such as the USA, Canada, France and Switzerland. Most new radar detectors have anti VG-2 features. Beltronics call theirs Shadow Technology" Not used in the UK as it is not illegal for you to own or use a radar detector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Gavin is correct - one of the rarer laser guns also has a "jammer detector". However, at least one (maybe more) of the laser jammers on the market is one step ahead of the feature and won't trigger it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by Adam W Gavin is correct - one of the rarer laser guns also has a "jammer detector". However, at least one (maybe more) of the laser jammers on the market is one step ahead of the feature and won't trigger it. Which jammer has this feature? I think the police around here still have Radar guns, but they will prob get laser eventually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted May 15, 2003 Author Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by Peter Sharp How did it go Beany ? Did you get any pic's for Gaz, I'd like a look too Sorry didnt see the reply... It went very well, they were using 3 guns one that is used by the Police mainstream here one used in the US which is 5 times more powerfull, and they had a K-Band radar gun there too. they sent me down the road and fired at me several times and not once did they get a reading It does give an error code on the gun, but its the same error code they get when they've just missed the target so they think, they've missed the target, and when they take again, its turned off and you've slowed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Nice 1 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Quality... So can we have some pics before you flog her? Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted May 15, 2003 Author Share Posted May 15, 2003 Got some pics, just got no webspace to host em......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Whereabouts is this chap based and how much did it cost for the test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by B3any Got some pics, just got no webspace to host em......... Email em to me mate: [email protected], I'll host em Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted May 15, 2003 Author Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by Adam W Whereabouts is this chap based and how much did it cost for the test? Based in Burton On Trent (near Derby) And it was £30. Piece of mind however = £priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by B3any Piece of mind however = £priceless. You forgot the "For everything else theres mastercard..." bit! Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi guys, this is a subject I know a little about, not a lot but a little, its not illegal to own or operate a RADAR detector as the signals they recieve are not interpreted merely indicated by type of RADAR band and strength. LASER diffusers are also not illegal but you could be charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and obstructing the police in the course of their duty. tut tut! RADAR can be jammed by use of a MAGNETRON, these are found in your domestic microwave and emit microwave radiation, much the same way as a GATSO operates. I have had this confirmed by a person I know that works for Raytheon engineering, this comany make RADAR devices for the military, so its safe to say he knows his stuff, unless of course he is the janitor and is not telling me the truth! I am yet to discover how you can employ your microwave to defeat GATSO's without microwaving your brain, but if and when I do I will divulge it for testing purposes. Chris :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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