Laser speed detector

GTE_Boy

Strider590 wrote: »

Strictly speaking they have to take a couple of measurements to make sure there is jo error, so in theory if you were quick you might have time to react, however in reality they want to make as much cash as possible and there have been many cases of false readings being used to prosecute drivers.

Basically, just stick to the limits.

No they don't.

takman

You can get devices that jam the speed camera and stop it from getting a reading of your speed. These are illegal but the way to reduce suspicion is having it set so it only blocks it for a few seconds giving you enough time to slow down then allowing them to take a reading of your speed.

You can also get a matching device to fit to your garage so that the garage sends out a similar signal to a speed camera then the device responds with the "blocking signal" which opens the garage. This can then be used as a defense in court and you can say that you never intended for it to be used to block speed cameras. Although I have seen a case where it went to court and the guy using this defence never had a garage!.

dacouch

If the Police catch you with one they are likely to prosecute you for perverting the course of justice which almost always results in jail time.

The Police are very proactive on these and if they suspect you have a jammer they are likely to follow it up

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nigel-stephenson-driver-jailed-using-5222056

http://www.pepipoo.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t107007.html

http://www.motorists-lawyer.co.uk/blog/768746/laser_jammers_and_the_law.html

If yur licence is important, the easiest way is tom simply observe the speed limits

Car_54

takman wrote: »

You can get devices that jam the speed camera and stop it from getting a reading of your speed. These are illegal but the way to reduce suspicion is having it set so it only blocks it for a few seconds giving you enough time to slow down then allowing them to take a reading of your speed.

They're not.

However, using one could lead to a charge of perverting the course of justice, or of obstructing a police officer. The former may see you jailed, wich is a high price to pay for trying to avoid three points and a £100 fine.

stranger12

I also have seen this unit which is a but pricy at £800 but can detect police and it is legal

shaun_from_Africa

stranger12 wrote: »

I also have seen this unit which is a but pricy at £800 but can detect police and it is legal

If it's a jammer that you have seen, then yes, perfectly legal to buy and to have fitted to your car.
They only become illegal one they are turned on and used to block speed detecting equipment.

Use one and get caught and if the CPS decide to use you to make an example, you could well end up with a criminal record for perverting the course of justice, something that will make a £100 fine and 3 points or a speed awareness course seem minor in comparison.

As has been stated many times. Detecting the police or speed checking devices is pointless if they have already detected you.

stranger12

This is not detecing speed but letting you know there is a police around you

It is called blueye traget . Google it

I wouldn't want to do any jamming etc

takman

Car_54 wrote: »

They're not.

However, using one could lead to a charge of perverting the course of justice, or of obstructing a police officer. The former may see you jailed, wich is a high price to pay for trying to avoid three points and a £100 fine.

Well not illegal to own and use as garage door opener but illegal to use as they are intended.

DUTR

takman wrote: »

Well not illegal to own and use as garage door opener but illegal to use as they are intended.

You should point to a source , as it's a pointless argument, those that know, know they are illegal, all the garage door openers I'm aware of use a radio key code system.

GTE_Boy

stranger12 wrote: »

This is not detecing speed but letting you know there is a police around you

It is called blueye traget . Google it

I wouldn't want to do any jamming etc

Seems a waste of 700 quid.