What Radar Detector do you use???

BUD · #1 Postby **BUD** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:52 pm

I use the Valentine 1 in my car and my wife has the Bel 985.The Valentine is the best!!!!

Rainband · #2 Postby **Rainband** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:57 pm

None

I have been pulled over a few times but I always talk my way out of a ticket :wink:

I have never gotten one

Ixolib · #3 Postby **Ixolib** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 7:26 pm

None... Been driving 32 years and NEVER have been pulled over for speeding!!

Derek Ortt · #4 Postby **Derek Ortt** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 7:33 pm

None

Speeding is not enforced in Miami (neither are turn signals, which are optional here, I never use them myself) and when I do drive to NF, I only go 3 over the limit

Skywatch_NC · #5 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:17 pm

Have only had one warning in Ohio and two in NC.

Eric

BUD · #6 Postby **BUD** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:00 pm

WOW!!!!Lucky people!!!!!!!!BUT do not come to SouthCarolina with speeding on the mind!!!(I talking about 1mph over which is set at $80 limit).My mother-law has never gotten a ticket in her life for 40 years of driving until she moved to SC and got a ticket for 4mph over the limit and 2points and cost of $90!!!!!!!Went to court no points and $45!!!OH also the cop does not have to show up to the court!!!! :cry:

Derek Ortt · #7 Postby **Derek Ortt** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:25 pm

does that also apply to the interstate?

I have driven through at 3 over on I-95 and have never had any problems, even when spotted by cops

#8 Postby **streetsoldier** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:07 pm

Never had one, and don't expect to need one. HOWEVER, I've pulled over more than my share of "leadfoots" using the then-new Doppler systems. :larrow:

#9 Postby **coriolis** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:34 pm

I'll wait for someone to pass me at a decent clip, then keep him in my sights. When his brake lights go on, so do mine.

SouthernWx · #10 Postby **SouthernWx** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:07 am

I've never used a radar detector in my life....and have never recieved a speeding ticket...not in 27 yrs (knocking on wood for good luck

#11 Postby **george_r_1961** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:16 am

Radar detectors are illegal here in Virginia, and our State Police have "radar detector detectors". As far as my driving habits go I stay within 5mph of the speed limit making it pretty unlikely that im going to get pulled over.

azsnowman · #12 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:17 am

Ixolib wrote:None... Been driving 32 years and NEVER have been pulled over for speeding!!

HIGH FIVE! Me TOO 8-)

but I've only been driving 30 years

ALTHOUGH....I was pulled over this past summer for going 67 in a 55 MPH zone, didn't get a speeding ticket, got a "no seat belt" ticket however :oops:

NOT good for someone who works in the *business* :oops:

Dennis

cswitwer · #13 Postby **cswitwer** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:27 am

None. I drive like a granny anyway.

Lindaloo · #14 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:30 am

Chad needs a radar detector. LOL!!

The Big Dog · #15 Postby **The Big Dog** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:28 pm

I use an older Whistler, probably about six years old, but still does most everything the newer ones do. When it dies, I'll probably go to either of the two you're talking about or the Passport. I'm leaning towards the Bel because it's about $100-$150 cheaper than the other two and performs comparably in all the tests, except for laser, where it's not as good. Laser detection is almost useless, anyway -- if they hit you with it, it doesn't matter how good your radar detector is.

#16 Postby **TazzyD** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:29 pm

I stay within 5 mph and have never been pulled over for speeding. Was once pulled over a month after I got my driver's license. I turned from a wrong lane , ran a 3-way stop sign, didn't have my registration in the car and was skipping school with some friends. When the officer pulled me over I started bawling (my parents had just divorced and I was all emotional and acting out in rebellion) so he just gave me a ticket for running the stop sign. A sheriff deputy from my home town gave me the money to pay the ticket so my parents never got notified. The deputy, still to this day (33 yrs later), teases me and tells me I at least owe him a doughnut and some coffee for saving my sorry butt.

Lindaloo · #17 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:04 pm

The Big Dog wrote:I use an older Whistler, probably about six years old, but still does most everything the newer ones do. When it dies, I'll probably go to either of the two you're talking about or the Passport. I'm leaning towards the Bel because it's about $100-$150 cheaper than the other two and performs comparably in all the tests, except for laser, where it's not as good. Laser detection is almost useless, anyway -- if they hit you with it, it doesn't matter how good your radar detector is.

Sure doesn't. Back in 1996 on New Year's Eve, I was heading to Hattiesburg. My Whistler went off but not until I got up on the state trooper. He wrapped my ticket up in my license and told me Happy Holidays. :roll:

I did not have to pay the ticket though.

#18 Postby **coriolis** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 4:21 pm

Linda, you'll need a good radar detector in your new Bimmer.

Lindaloo · #19 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:52 pm

coriolis wrote:Linda, you'll need a good radar detector in your new Bimmer.

LOL Ed! Maybe I should hurry and drop that hint to my family.

#20 Postby **wx247** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 6:28 pm

Rainband wrote:None I have been pulled over a few times but I always talk my way out of a ticket I have never gotten one

flirt

LMAO

Anyways... I usually stay around 5 mph of the speed limit. I haven't been pulled over yet. (knock on keyboard)

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