Best Radar Detector
06-22-2005, 10:01 PM
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Best Radar Detector
This probably only applies to Perth 8 owners (illegal other states) but which is the best radar detector to buy b/c they are pretty expensive and i want one that has good range of detection as im cruising the freeways.
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06-22-2005, 10:09 PM
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Though not strictly speaking a radar detector, the Road Angel is worth looking at. It is really a GPS device that warns you when approaching known or fixed speed cameras, black spots, etc. However, it is no use as a guard against mobile or 'hidden' radar traps.
I am of the view that it is legal in all states but there is an argument available that it may breach the relevant traffic provisions in the major eastern states.
I am of the view that it is legal in all states but there is an argument available that it may breach the relevant traffic provisions in the major eastern states.
06-22-2005, 11:08 PM
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I thought the law was fairly clear. While owning a radar detector is not banned, using one is. See anti-detector laws
06-23-2005, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
im sure there must be warning signs towards the mobile/hidden speed guns in all states
06-23-2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
I thought the law was fairly clear. While owning a radar detector is not banned, using one is. See anti-detector laws
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06-23-2005, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
No, only to fixed units. No states require police setting up a temporary radar trap to sign post it and of course its a bit hard to signpost a mobile radar gun (e.g. highway patrol cars).
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06-23-2005, 04:20 AM
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Road angel is a GPS warning system, but it is only as good as the database it has.
If there is a public forum on mobile sites and allow frequent updates, then it is worth buying.
That means people power against the little box with a camera lens.
VIC has a similar list .... although it was leaked by a police officer. VERY ACCURATE>>>
If there is a public forum on mobile sites and allow frequent updates, then it is worth buying.
That means people power against the little box with a camera lens.
VIC has a similar list .... although it was leaked by a police officer. VERY ACCURATE>>>
06-23-2005, 06:26 AM
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I would have a talk to the guys here. They know what they are on about.
http://www.australianradar.com.au/news.htm
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http://www.australianradar.com.au/news.htm
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06-23-2005, 09:28 AM
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Why would radar detectors be different in Aus than anywhere else? Don't the cops use the same radar/laser bands?
on that note: www.radartest.com
on that note: www.radartest.com
06-23-2005, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Sorry to be a pedant, but they are obliged to in the ACT -- see
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06-23-2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
...the bad news is, they tend to update the list in hindsight when they add a new location 
And radar detecter is useless to laser gun, since you get the signal... you already got caught speeding in their gun. Use a jammer in WA. Some company in the US has a shealth system that all the jammers and detectors are hidden.
Beltronics will work in Australia. I have done research but now it is useless to me since I am not allow to speed on public road - too expensive.
$200 can get me a track day :o
06-23-2005, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Beltronics will work in Australia. I have done research but now it is useless to me since I am not allow to speed on public road - too expensive.
$200 can get me a track day :o
$200 can get me a track day :o
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