TheFleshRocket said:
It's my understanding that a speeding ticket issued by pacing is only valid if the cop is behind you. IE if you are behind a cop, he can't issue you a speeding ticket by pacing you. So, unless a cop has a rear-facing radar gun, there's no way he can legitimately ticket you if you are behind him..
Out here in calif. the freeways are marked along the sides of the roads with white marks every so many feet, so an officer does NOT have to be behind you. we have helicopters that fly above and just radio down to the awaiting cops along the on ramps and radio in your car model, color & plate. BUSTED!!
as for following a cop car, he can still give you a ticket here. if the cop is driving 50 in a 40 and your moving at the same speed neither moving closer to him or dropping back, it's quite clear your traveling at the same speed as him.. believe me, calif is one of the worst states there is for radar/laser gun use.
I use the Uniden GPSRD which has a very long detection distance compared to other models, and has yet to fail me. I use it mainly for it's average MPH reading on the unit and travel features, but it still amazes me what it finds over hills etc. even shows highest speed reached. A fun little toy indeed, but just staying within 5mph of the speed limit seems to work best for me.
TheFleshRocket said:
True, but last time I checked, laser had to be used from a stationary vehicle and could not be shot through glass.
Laser is shot at your license plate or headlights, not the glass.. many new cars have pointed noses, hidden headlights lights & and no front plates and laser just bounces off em. those cars get a slight advantage. many states don't require a front plate, but calif does of course.
the look on a officers face when he looks befuddled when his laser gun acts funny=priceless.
the Lidatech reacts faster than the laser gun takes to compute the speed thus it can't compute any speed reading. Laser is used in frisco by the bridges here. it won't be long before it's everywhere and i'll certainly be ready =)
Even had one pull me over after his gun went blank after shooting me with it. didn't get any ticket as I was under the speed limit, he just wanted to make sure it wasn't his gun acting up LOL. just need an extra apature for the rear of the car for rear protection. the device is wicked, but expensive too.
Scott