Big Reg,,,only on a F117A
My opinion - a laser detector is a waste of money.
What is OVI?
I also am a LEO, motor traffic Sgt, I also agree that the detectors are a waste of money in my opinion.
OVI is Ohio's term for "Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated", Ohio used to call them DUI's (driving under the influence)
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
I also agree that the detectors are a waste of money in my opinion.