Radar Detectors?

What' a good radar detector that won't break the bank? I normally don't speed too bad but tonight I passed a Ford that was hogging the slow lane, we were going up a steep hill and after I passed him I stayed on it. Met a cop in the other lane (after dark so I couldn't tell) and got hit doing 83 in a 55. Wife's talked about one for a few years just never got one. What are some things to look at and consider when buying one? Thanks.

 

With instant on and laser radar in use these days, radar detectors are really just "you got a ticket" alarms.

 

just bought the wife a uniden dfr7. Its wrapped under the tree though....

 

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That may be true, but not everywhere. I drove about 300 miles yesterday, all Interstate. My radar detector went off no less than 7 times, all Ka band, and always followed by Sheriff or GHP sitting on an overpass or on the shoulder a mile or so down the road.

 

my fav..... hoo weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

At least I was passing a Ford right? That should give me a free pass.

 

V1! Hands down best radar detector.

 

I have an Escort Redline, on the pricey side but very good range so even if they turn the radar on and off I still pick up the Ka as long as there is traffic in front of me. They also use laser around here but to use laser the cop needs to be stationary to aim it and the air has to be clear (no precipitation or fog/smoke), I only see this in the busy areas during rush hour. One will be setup with the laser and 2 or 3 to write tickets

 

Life's good in the slow lane...

or at the very least be the 2nd fastest on the road..

 

2nd place is better than getting by @Sean...............

 

I have an Escort Max 360, My Daughter has my old Passport 8500ix, and my son has my old Escort Max. I haven’t seen laser in NC, Mostly KA, and every once in a while K. Using a radar detector in combination with Waze has kept us ticket free for many years. That being said, I normally stay at 9 or less over the limit unless traffic dictates something different. There is a lot of good information at radardetectors.org or radarbusters.com. I also have an old V1 which was great at the time. The key, in my opinion, is how well does the detector eliminate false alerts. Many of the lower priced detectors will signal on anything, to the point where you don’t trust the detector. At that point it is useless. There seem to be some good deals on 1 or 2 year old models out there. As long as they are updated with current software, they will do the job and wont break the bank. Good Luck! And Merry Christmas!

 

That's an expensive ticket...

 

So a radar " Jammer" is a Felony....but A "Laser " jammer is legal

 

...And I was thinking of moving there!!!!

 

But.....Smoke all the weed you want....just like Oregon

 

Also depends on where you are located. Ive read in CA they only uses Ka band. You can get away with a cheap radar detector and turn all bands off but Ka and be on your way. no need to pay for gps and bsm. If you get hit with laser while speeding.....toast no matter what detector you have.

 

I thought ALL Tundras get a "Pass" ?...

 

I like the fact that the State calibration is actually there on the unit as it should be. I notice things like that.....

 

A decent fool proof laser jammer can cost up to a grand. A price point considerably higher than radar. In theory you would need both radar and laser. A very pricey combo indeed.

 

They still have laws on the weed smoking in CO...

 

It's all about the taxes.

 

I use the Waze app. I've noticed the police are moving more. I imagine they would look at the same app, and move a mile or so once their location is reported by someone.