Got Caught Tonight - But what was this LEO using?
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Yea I don't understand how they can do this? A laser is usually pointed right at your front bumper from the opposite direction . Once you get the laser warning on your detector its usually too late anyway (unlike the Ka band). I have no idea what Nascar is and what technology is used?
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The guy is either full of BS or just trying to confuse you.
Laser has to be pointed so an in car system isn't practical unless it's stationary.
Strictly speaking, clocking you from the side can't be done with laser or radar. However, as you move away from or toward the signal you can be clocked. It can be also be done with VASCAR type systems that use time and distance traveled to find your speed.
VASCAR seems to be making a small comeback with newer, easier to use systems to combat detectors. If your state has aircraft, they will generally be using a VASCAR type system.
Laser has to be pointed so an in car system isn't practical unless it's stationary.
Strictly speaking, clocking you from the side can't be done with laser or radar. However, as you move away from or toward the signal you can be clocked. It can be also be done with VASCAR type systems that use time and distance traveled to find your speed.
VASCAR seems to be making a small comeback with newer, easier to use systems to combat detectors. If your state has aircraft, they will generally be using a VASCAR type system.
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He was driving on the opposite direction if I understand correctly, no problem there.
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These ****** always want to make you feel you're screwed. The reality is usually much different. I mean if they were that smart they wouldnt be having to sit around for hours in the dark waiting to bust someone for doing 10 K's over in a 50 zone. Forget about it.
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When I was working as a deputy Sheriff in Nor Cal before I was injured and retired I had a great traffic car that had moving radar front and rear and that is what he must of had. It can not work from the side at all. I never had the chance to use laser but worked with San Jose P.D. on a couple of major accidents and they had it. If you use the Laser correctly nobody will be it if you are alone on the road. Here in AZ most of the cops drive around with their radar on 24/7 and you know they are coming miles before you see them.
Speed21- I cannot tell you how many DUI's, felons and warrants I got on a 10 mph over traffic stop. And I have forgotten how many stolen cars I returned to their owners before they were stripped or destroyed, all on a 10 over traffic stops.
Speed21- I cannot tell you how many DUI's, felons and warrants I got on a 10 mph over traffic stop. And I have forgotten how many stolen cars I returned to their owners before they were stripped or destroyed, all on a 10 over traffic stops.
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Great point. You speed, you take your chances. It's just the rules of the game. Nothing personal. I've probably gotten off more times than cited.
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No offense to the LEO but either he didnt know what he was talking about or he was trying to make me "ill-informed" with bogus information. I posted this question on an RD forum and the replies so far indicate that laser must be stationary so he must have been using radar.
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Yup - I agree. I was thinking about it anyway. Do one car at a time as I have 4 escorts and 1 Valentine.............or....keep some for my slower cars and save the upgrades for the monster machines.
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If he was going opposite direction it had to be radar. Your detector essentially confirmed this. Officer either was not really listening to your question or purposely mislead you.
Police lidar is only stationary to my knowledge. Only federal goverenment can afford a moving laser based system ie laser guided weapons sighting...
Police lidar is only stationary to my knowledge. Only federal goverenment can afford a moving laser based system ie laser guided weapons sighting...
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As a professional myself I'll tell you that there is NO radar or lidar (laser) that can detect from right angles. If the unit is used directly/straight in front of the target vehicle you will receive a reading of the true speed +/_ 1 mph. For every percentage of an angle off of that, the reading will ALWAYS be slower than the vehicles actual speed. This is referred to as "cosine effect". So if this LEO told you that he was able to detect at all angles then he was mistaken or you misunderstood what he was trying to tell you. Regardless it's usually best to be straight 4ward and honest and you might just get a warning. Happy motoring.
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