9Reverend73 wrote:
Just curious, what type of radar detector were you using, and how did they know you had one--the nose dive of the vehicle as they lit you up and the detector went bezerk?? :lol:
A $320 Escort 8500 X50. This one cannot be detected by the VG-2 "detector-detector".My rd was mounted above the driver's sun visor. He was approaching me from behind, and I had about a mile's worth of advance warning he had his radar unit on. Looking in my rear view, I could see the unmarked impala approaching,and the radar antenna on the roof made itstick out like a sore thumb. Needless to say I was not speeding and he was one lane to the left of me. He passed me by about 3 car lengths and then dropped back behind me and lit me up. He said he saw the device after he passed me.
I have used this device for the last 5 years hidden above the folded-down sun visor, and this is only the second time I have been caught with it. The fine is $40 plus court costs, and the officers are NOT allowed to confiscate it. No demerit points, no insurance increase, etc.
I do not condone breaking the law (especially with a loaded pistol) but the overall punishment for this infraction is miniscule compared to even a modest speeding ticket. No, I don't want to hear any crap "drive the speed limit and you'll be ok" because this is not 100% true either.
Not everyone with a radar detector drives like a reckless bozo, any more than the fact that not everyone with a handgun is a criminal in the waiting. I will get off my soapbox now, and back on topic