Radar detectors could be banned

[Slingshot]

Here are some links to some information re the detector detectors:

Info about Spectre

Spectre tests with different detectors

[civil]

Ixion what is your view on the temporary speed limits that seem to be popping up all over the place? Are they avoiding gazetting changes?

It is called "Speed Zoning Trials" By Transit. There use to be a document on line called Draft Speed Zoning Trails Guidelines, but I notice it has been taken off any of the LTNZ or Transit sites.

It was used by over zelious transit officials to force the speed of traffic down, as opposed to fixing the roads.
The report listed some 22 sites around the country that were suggested by Transit staff as being suitable for a Speed Zone. If the locals do not know how to oppose them when transit suggest a spped zone, then before they know it the speed limit has been lowered and dont ever expect the "trail" to end !!!!! Transit tend to use the tactic of making a "suggestion" of a Speed Zone, as implied fulfulment of their requirement to "consult". If no one points out that they are not meeting their requirements to consult, then too late.

Expect to see more of these popping up around the country.

[Ghost_Bullet]

And I was thinking about getting one, but was having more drama thinnking of where I could hide the thing on the front... but maybe not even worth the thought now...

Polo'ticks sux Make ya freakin itch!!!!!

[Swoop]

Here are some links to some information re the detector detectors:

Info about Spectre

Spectre tests with different detectors

Some great info there!

[MTW]

Can see the Bell STi Driver is going to become a very popular choice. Not over the top prices either.

[Toaster]

FUCK YOU!!!! It is a right! I PAY MY GODDAMN TAXES. MY ROADS!!!

No thanks, your'e not my type lad.

With that logic... you better go catch ya quota of undersized fish then too aye. If they are your roads, shall we all blame you for the road rules? Especially the one that says we STILL can't go faster than 109.9km/h without getting a save the Cullen retirement fund voucher??!!

[madandy]

Even if this BS passes into law we'll find ways of keeping our detectors hidden. New models will appear and so will novel ways to camoflage them.
Sometimes I actually ride/drive slower the many on a stretch of road due to conditions or a detector warning and I LOVE watching dick heads pass me, 'speeding' right into the web cast out by a dutiful Cop.
My Bel has slowed me down so many times I'd take quite serious steps to keep it.

[mowgli]

These are (for the majority) straight open roads with very little stuff around (nothing in most places, just trees and grass). there's only a couple of corners where you've realistically got to lower your speed below 90 in good weather, and these have always been well signposted on the corners. I can appreciate many drivers out there lack any intuition and need to be told how fast to take a corner, but come on!

When I lived in AK I recall thinking that the lower speed zones north and south of the motorway were intended to protect the locals. Anyone who was brought up outside AK knows that roads have bends and that many require that you slow down. There are young drivers in AK that have only ever driven on the motorway or urban streets. One day (usually a holiday weekend) they venture north or south - open road, opposing traffic, proper overtaking, first set of twisties and they come to grief.

The other thing I've noticed is the increasing prevalence of double yellows for long stretches. Fair enough (maybe) in busy traffic but surely should have the discretion to pass with 100m of clear road thoughout.

[swbarnett]

When I lived in AK I recall thinking that the lower speed zones north and south of the motorway were intended to protect the locals. Anyone who was brought up outside AK knows that roads have bends and that many require that you slow down. There are young drivers in AK that have only ever driven on the motorway or urban streets. One day (usually a holiday weekend) they venture north or south - open road, opposing traffic, proper overtaking, first set of twisties and they come to grief.

Another illustration that the problem is one of driver education. Reducing speed limits and banning detectors will do nothing if people still don't know how to drive.

[sAsLEX]

surely should have the discretion to pass with 100m of clear road thoughout.

S H 2

A favourite of Ixions if I recall correctly

[xgnr]

Even if this BS passes into law we'll find ways of keeping our detectors hidden. New models will appear and so will novel ways to camoflage them.
Sometimes I actually ride/drive slower the many on a stretch of road due to conditions or a detector warning and I LOVE watching dick heads pass me, 'speeding' right into the web cast out by a dutiful Cop.
My Bel has slowed me down so many times I'd take quite serious steps to keep it.

My RD is a "Whistler" and designed for the bike and to be "discrete" . I bought it on tardme cos it had air temp and voltage (cheaper than seperate VDO gauges TBH... and it came with a RD yay). Interesting if I can still use this (although I can disable RD etc) if they ban the fuking thing.

I do not speed (well, I admit I am a law breaker as I ride at around 110km true as per the GPS-- when safe). One thing that I am very aware of is the sheer number of Mr Plods out there in mufti.

This little bit of kit has shown me how little time you have to react when they hit the button.

Enough to get the speed down to save a license I guess.

Warped logic I know. If you don't speed then don't worry was my old mantra.

But that was when I drove a car