Radar Detectors-Aussie

**Dont_die_wondering** · 16th April 2006, 18:24

anyone know what radar detectors are legal/bikers use in australia?
models/price , and recomendations from anyone that seriously knows their stuff would be cool.

**Dont_die_wondering** · 16th April 2006, 18:34

found some 2005 facts,
It is perfectly legal to import, export, manufacture, repair and service radar detectors "in all states in Australia", except Victoria.
Contrary to what you have read or heard, ownership is NOT illegal in any state.
Possession in Victoria is, no matter where it came from!
Eastern states have different laws effecting selling or using detectors "in that state".
Each state law, applies to that state only.

wtf? illegal in victoria? does that still apply??? O.o

**Big Dave** · 16th April 2006, 19:18

I think:
- You will also find that the use of a radar detector in NSW is a VERY large fine.
- They even confiscate it on the spot.
- 100% ILLEGAL.
- They even employ detector detectors.

**roogazza** · 16th April 2006, 19:54

Lived in Adelaide from 85 till 98 . Was told they were illegal so didn't bother. I never ever saw one one while living there.

I did get my first camera fine there in 88 and not much later was told to remove a bit of plastic that had somehow been attached !!!!!! to cancel out one digit on the plate at 45 degrees (about the angle the cameras worked at the time) G.

**Dont_die_wondering** · 16th April 2006, 20:46

BD-i wonder why its such a big deal over there

they even fine you? ouch ,i didnt know they used detector detectors aswell.its strange how they are legal in some states over there and not others ay.
roo-someone had attached it on your plate? ive never heard of that before untill now,so the cameras dont work at that angle anymore?.
i think ill google the radar laws over there, i wonder if they'll ever change em? prolly not lol

Al · 17th April 2006, 08:48

I am heading to Darwin as soon as my house is sold (wife is there already)... Apparently no speed limits, have to be on the lookout for wildlife and trucks though!

A question, can I use a NZ bought GPS in Aus?

Al

**Pussy** · 17th April 2006, 08:56

Originally Posted by Al

I am heading to Darwin as soon as my house is sold (wife is there already)... Apparently no speed limits, have to be on the lookout for wildlife and trucks though!

A question, can I use a NZ bought GPS in Aus?

Al

Your GPS will work fine in Oz, in fact anywhere in the world it can see satellites

**orangeback** · 17th April 2006, 09:17

Originally Posted by Al

I am heading to Darwin as soon as my house is sold (wife is there already)... Apparently no speed limits, have to be on the lookout for wildlife and trucks though!

A question, can I use a NZ bought GPS in Aus?

Al

sorry about moving to Darwin , you poor prick , I lived there in 2002 , to hot nothing to do but drink piss with the US navy boys , to hot for bike gear, but youll need it as there seam to be a M/C hit roos every 3-4 mths and killed , ps dont ride on dusk or dawn , they are worse then , roads arnt that flash and unlimeted speed limits out ove towns , you wont need you radar , buy a trail bike , race track is awsome get into the track days :spudflip:

**Dont_die_wondering** · 17th April 2006, 10:14

yea im gonna get a bike not long after i get over there, i cant decide between super and motox so im gonna get super first, then prolly motox

Al- man darwin is wayyyyyy the hell over the other side of the country from where im going.dont think it gets toooo hot over in victoria, when i was last over there , there was an electrical storm, couldnt believe the warm winds!.
as for wildlife i didnt see too much.
- i heard there are some shit hot motox tracks and trails over there

**Big Dave** · 17th April 2006, 12:35

Originally Posted by Al

Apparently no speed limits,

Well, in the local vernacular:
'Tell 'im 'es dreamin'.'

110kph is the maximum open road limit, nationally - whether it's sign posted or not.

I got followed/travelled with a highway patrol for 3 hours in the absolute middle of nowhere once.

**roogazza** · 17th April 2006, 18:25

(quote):
roo-someone had attached it on your plate? ive never heard of that before untill now,so the cameras dont work at that angle anymore?.

Sorry, my sense of humour ! When cameras first came out in Adelaide the trick was stick something on your plate at 90 degrees ! The cameras were on a tripod on the footpath from memory and you could block one digit or letter so they couldn't get the full number. It was outlawed and you were fined shortly afterwards.
BTW go to Adel, best roads thru the hills and also fine weather !!!!! G.

**Dont_die_wondering** · 17th April 2006, 19:17

Originally Posted by roogazza

(quote):
roo-someone had attached it on your plate? ive never heard of that before untill now,so the cameras dont work at that angle anymore?.

Sorry, my sense of humour ! When cameras first came out in Adelaide the trick was stick something on your plate at 90 degrees ! The cameras were on a tripod on the footpath from memory and you could block one digit or letter so they couldn't get the full number. It was outlawed and you were fined shortly afterwards.
BTW go to Adel, best roads thru the hills and also fine weather !!!!! G.

LOL blonde moment

adel as in adelong? where bouts is that?

Al · 15th June 2006, 21:01

Well, in the local vernacular:
'Tell 'im 'es dreamin'.'

110kph is the maximum open road limit, nationally - whether it's sign posted or not.

I got followed/travelled with a highway patrol for 3 hours in the absolute middle of nowhere once.

Not true!
I am leaving for Darwin on 1 July, have done a bit of research and found the following:

Speed
Restricted speed limits apply in all urban areas, and there are speed cameras in the main centres. There is no speed limit on open roads, although travellers should drive at a speed that suits the road, vehicle, weather condition and their driving experience.

and

Australia
Speed limits in Australia range from 40 km/h (25 mph) to 110 km/h (70 mph) at 10 km/h intervals. Generally:

* School zones are 40 km/h (25 mph) during school hours, except in South Australia, where they are 25 km/h (15 mph). This speed limit is also enforced in some shopping precincts.
* Suburban roads are 50 km/h (30 mph) in most states.
* Major suburban routes are 60 km/h (40 mph).
* Major connector roads and smaller highways are 80 km/h (50 mph).
* Highways and freeways are 100 km/h (65 mph).
* National highway routes are 100 or 110 km/h (65–70 mph).

Some states do not have 50 km/h zones, and those that do have only introduced them in recent years.

It is not uncommon to see 70 km/h and 90 km/h limits on some roads, where a higher limit is deemed too dangerous, yet a lower limit is unreasonable for the traffic.

The Northern Territory is an exception, as there is no speed limit on the highways.

Speed traps are used in almost all areas of the country. Tolerance is from 8% to 10% in most states but only 3 km/h in Victoria, an issue which has caused a lot of controversy.

Will be signing in from Aus as soon as I arrive there, have a GS1200 lined up for a test ride on Monday 3 July!

Till later

Al

**Big Dave** · 15th June 2006, 22:21

Originally Posted by Al

Not true!

* National highway routes are 100 or 110 km/h (65–70 mph).

Good luck - you'll need it.
The national Speed limit on ALL roads is 100kph Unless signposted otherwise.
BTW - There are very few sealed roads in the NT other than the National Hwys.