NEW Radar Detector Advice Please :)

[RantyDave]

Regarding radars, how long does it take for our fine law enforcing individuals to establish a speed using their equipment? And over what duration, distance or otherwise is it necessary for this measured speed to remain being, ahhh, measured for it to be the legal basis for a speeding ticket? Do I have a right to examine the evidence? Calibration certificates for the gear in question?

Just asking, as a normal law abiding citizen might....

Dave

[scumdog]

Regarding radars, how long does it take for our fine law enforcing individuals to establish a speed using their equipment? And over what duration, distance or otherwise is it necessary for this measured speed to remain being, ahhh, measured for it to be the legal basis for a speeding ticket? Do I have a right to examine the evidence? Calibration certificates for the gear in question?

Just asking, as a normal law abiding citizen might....

Dave

About 1 second, over a distance that can at times be well over 1km away.

Yes, you can request 'disclosure' if you are defending the charge in which case you will be posted all the pertinent information (of which a certain amount is likely to be meaningless to you as a 'normal law abiding citizen').

[spudchucka]

Regarding radars, how long does it take for our fine law enforcing individuals to establish a speed using their equipment? And over what duration, distance or otherwise is it necessary for this measured speed to remain being, ahhh, measured for it to be the legal basis for a speeding ticket? Do I have a right to examine the evidence? Calibration certificates for the gear in question?

Just asking, as a normal law abiding citizen might....

Dave

A speed reading can be established as quickly as an individual can press a button on a remote control. In good conditions a speed reading is displayed almost instantly. The reading can then be locked on the display by pressing another button, which can be shown to the driver. It isn't a legal requirement to show the driver the readout because it isn't always practical to lock it, however it is considered to be best practice to lock the reading and allow the driver to view it.

Calibration certificates etc aren't carried in the vehicle so if you want to view them you will have to request full disclosure. There is usually a sticker on the radar unit displaying the next calibration date. The units get sent to ESR for checking and re-calibration.

There is a log book in the vehicle that is filled out daily by the radar operator, it includes basic calibration tests done with tuning forks and an internal function test to ensure the unit is working correctly.

[StoneChucker]

Cheers for the replies.

About the Blinder from radar direct. Is THIS legal? I doubt it, from reading past discussions...

What would the fine be for having an illegal laser blocking device? (not that it matters, I'm a good driver, and can out run any cop car. If you catch me, it's because I'm feeling generous hahaha no...)

[StoneChucker]

The response from radar direct was: (for those asking price)
The V1 is a great detector and our model VLT1-NZ is $1195.00inc
However we no longer rate V1 number 1. The Bel technology overtook V1 this year
With the release of the blindingly fast XR950 PROFESSIONAL Series unit. 40% faster
Than a V1 with higher sensitivity. A fantastic array of user programmable features
And the best warranty in the business. 2 years full replacement should any problem develop.
At $895.00inc it represents better performance at a better price

I don't mind having the V1 if it's a little slower, the detector which offers more/accurate detection is what I'm after. Sheesh, I might have to just buy all 3 and line them up on my dashboard! Why can't they have un-biased reviews, which outline the market leader!

[HDTboy]

As far as I'm aware the blinder is legal, and they're very discreet too

[Lou Girardin]

For the umptenth time, laser jammers are legal. They transmit light not RF.
If they were illegal, so would your TV remote be.

[dangerous]

For the umptenth time, laser jammers are legal. They transmit light not RF.
If they were illegal, so would your TV remote be.

correct..... BUT, it is ilegal to use them as it if interfeairing with police work, a big nono, thats why the say quite clearly to turn them off once you hav 'adjusted ya speed'

[Lou Girardin]

correct..... BUT, it is ilegal to use them as it if interfeairing with police work, a big nono, thats why the say quite clearly to turn them off once you hav 'adjusted ya speed'

Sorry, but no. There's no such offence.
The only legislation like this refers to interfering with traffic surveillance systems (speed cameras).

[dangerous]

Sorry, but no. There's no such offence.
The only legislation like this refers to interfering with traffic surveillance systems (speed cameras).

then I stand corrected...... was only going by what the guy in the 'radar direct' shop told me

[StoneChucker]

Thanks. Sorry, but I missed the last discussion, being offline so much lately.

I've heard though, that the Blinder doesn't work that well.
We'll see when ACC finish holding up my life and I actually get mobile.

Cheers.

[Lou Girardin]

Thanks. Sorry, but I missed the last discussion, being offline so much lately.

I've heard though, that the Blinder doesn't work that well.
We'll see when ACC finish holding up my life and I actually get mobile.

Cheers.

I have an older laser jammer, supposedly not as good as the M10 Blinder, and, also supposedly, Stalkers can blast through at short range.
Well, we tested it with a Stalker laser and at 50 metres it was still jamming the laser.
Good enough for me, if you can't see the IRD at that range you deserve the ticket.