Well, these radar detectors do indeed slow one down

[ldnz]

Yeah im back, pm

[Clivoris]

On a motorbike I CAN understand that (and that's why I am easier on them).

So how do you target the instant on at specific vehicles? I've always held the delusion that if I'm in a line of traffic I'm safeish because it's the front two vehicles being checked. Also try to keep the fish between me and oncoming traffic too.
Another delusion I've had is that there is safety in numbers. That is, it is more difficult for one or two to get picked out of the crew.

[davereid]

So how do you target the instant on at specific vehicles? I've always held the delusion that if I'm in a line of traffic I'm safeish because it's the front two vehicles being checked. Also try to keep the fish between me and oncoming traffic too.
Another delusion I've had is that there is safety in numbers. That is, it is more difficult for one or two to get picked out of the crew.

You are right.. see http://www.eslnz.com/radar.html to understand it. LIDAR is different though.

[sAsLEX]

So how do you target the instant on at specific vehicles? I've always held the delusion that if I'm in a line of traffic I'm safeish because it's the front two vehicles being checked. Also try to keep the fish between me and oncoming traffic too.
Another delusion I've had is that there is safety in numbers. That is, it is more difficult for one or two to get picked out of the crew.

They cant as they only have a speed display and its the cops "discretion" who he pulls over for that speed.

Nice good radar can track seaguls and waves......

[Clivoris]

You are right.. see http://www.eslnz.com/radar.html to understand it. LIDAR is different though.

What a great link...Will it stand up in court Where can I get a Lidar detector?

[davereid]

Most new radar detectors can detect laser (Lidar).
Its not very good against bikes - small target area. The new number plates are designed to be good laser reflectors, but you dont have one on the front of your bike. Headlight ON may help, white light actually goes all over the spectrum, all the way up to 900nm where Laser works. You can also buy LEDS at 900nm wavelength. If I get my hands on a laser gun, I'll test to see if LEDS at the right wavelength reduce or intefere with laser.

Would the web page stand up in court ? Dont think you can introduce a web page as evidence. ! But the FACTS would be admissible.

Often if a cop tickets a group of riders, he will write the time he writes the ticket, instead of the time you were speeding. This is because he knows he should not be writing tickets with multiple vehicles in the beam, so he writes them all down 5 mins apart.

[sAsLEX]

Would the web page stand up in court ? Dont think you can introduce a web page as evidence. ! But the FACTS would be admissible.

Often if a cop tickets a group of riders, he will write the time he writes the ticket, instead of the time you were speeding. This is because he knows he should not be writing tickets with multiple vehicles in the beam, so he writes them all down 5 mins apart.

Ah but basic Doppler radar theory could, just go find it in the library

[Clivoris]

Most new radar detectors can detect laser (Lidar).
Its not very good against bikes - small target area. The new number plates are designed to be good laser reflectors, but you dont have one on the front of your bike. Headlight ON may help, white light actually goes all over the spectrum, all the way up to 900nm where Laser works. You can also buy LEDS at 900nm wavelength. If I get my hands on a laser gun, I'll test to see if LEDS at the right wavelength reduce or intefere with laser.

Would the web page stand up in court ? Dont think you can introduce a web page as evidence. ! But the FACTS would be admissible.

Often if a cop tickets a group of riders, he will write the time he writes the ticket, instead of the time you were speeding. This is because he knows he should not be writing tickets with multiple vehicles in the beam, so he writes them all down 5 mins apart.

My mistake. I assumed Lidar was when the fine administration officer "indulged in fantastical musings as to the occurances in factuality".
That's another good tip there tho.

[davereid]

My mistake. I assumed Lidar was when the fine administration officer "indulged in fantastical musings as to the occurances in factuality".
That's another good tip there tho.

fantastical musings as to the occurances in factuality ?
Thats called the evidence yer honour

[ldnz]

Those blinder units work bloody well against laser, especially on a bike as you can often get them right under the headlight.

[The_Dover]

the best way to slow yourself down with a radar detector is to stick the fucker to your screen with the suckers that come with it.

that way you'll be too fuckin scared to go fast incase it falls off and your hard earned goes bouncing down the road.

works for me. (#1428 in "Dover's Book of Excuses)

[ldnz]

Hahaha thats brilliant. Mines held on with all the sticky power of warehouse velcro. Its only very marginally better than the suction cups

[Jantar]

Hahaha thats brilliant. Mines held on with all the sticky power of warehouse velcro. Its only very marginally better than the suction cups

I use Velcro and the suction pads.

[Ixion]

Velcro here. 3 dots and a strap.Seems pretty secure.

[Karma]

So if it's illegal to broadcast a signal (i.e. radar jammers) without a license, what does it take to get a license? Would this even be legally possible if there are other things designed to use that frequency?