Big Reg,,,only on a F117A
I've been hit by Laser several times leaving a red light. That's a big warning to cool it...My opinion - a laser detector is a waste of money.
What is OVI?
OVI is Ohio's term for "Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated", Ohio used to call them DUI's (driving under the influence).What is OVI?
You should not be basing your opinon on LEO's of course they are going to say they are a waste of money and the cheap ones are a waste of money. I have not met a LEO yet, that likes radar detectors. I have been using radar detectors for over 20 years....YES! they sure are worth the money!! If you are going to get one...GET the GOOD one!! Valentine 1, a good Escort. I have had a Valentine 1 for about 5 years now...WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!! It has saved me a number of tickets...I do have to say they are not foolproof, you do have to be alert to what or whom is lurking. Especially the instant on....I also am a LEO, motor traffic Sgt, I also agree that the detectors are a waste of money in my opinion.
Wow, what a term.OVI is Ohio's term for "Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated", Ohio used to call them DUI's (driving under the influence)
Totally agree with you Rod!!I have run a V-1 for years and it has "saved" me many times. However, radar detectors do not give you diplomatic immunity. Like all tools, you need to learn how to use it. If you are running by yourself, no radar detector will save you from instant on. Also, there are so many things (door openers, burglar alarms, etc) that operate on the same frequencies as police radar, as to render them almost useless in urban areas. Laser radar is virtually impossible to defend against, no matter what the advertisements for detectors say. The beam is so narrow and focused as to virtually eliminate any useful scatter that the detectors rely on.
Best defense:
-good radar detector
-be very vigilant and look as far ahead as possible
-tuck in behind (1/4 to 1/2 mile) a "rabbit" who is running at the speed you want
-travel at or near the speed limit if you are by yourself and your sight lines are limited.
Do these things and you will reduce, but not completely eliminate, the number of tickets you get. If you persistently run well above the speed limit, consider them a "tax on getting there".
Rod
They have their uses so I wouldn't say they're a waste of money. Sometimes you can be tooling along and not mean to speed (we all know about the ST1100's 85 mph sweet spot!). The bark of the V-1 can alert you to look at you're speedometer then slow the heck down if you're over the speed limit.I also agree that the detectors are a waste of money in my opinion.