Speed Traps Unveiled
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From: Edmonton
About 2 summers ago ...I went down to B.C and I came across this kind of "spray" that claims that u can actually spray on to your plate and then dries and looks like a normal plate no diff what so ever. But when you take a picture of the plate it will appear blank...has anyone ever tried this spray or even heard of this or is it a scam? If it works then it could be a possible investment or No?
I would have grabed some but i had no car
I would have grabed some but i had no car
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From: Sydney
Yes that spray is basically a clear lacquer to put on your number plate. It supposedly will reflect the light of the bright flashes they use in speed cameras/red light cameras.
I don't know how well it works, I have never seen the stuff. Somebody else on this site tested it with a normal camera flash - but it didn't reflect this. The product website says that a normal flash won't work and only a really bright flash like the speed camera will cause it to reflect.
There is also another product that works a bit like a computer monitor filter that will only allow you to view the plate from front on. As speed cameras are located on the side of the road they won't be able to capture the plate on film, due to the angle.
Of course obsuring your number plate in any manner can also get you a fine.
Another note is that in Sydney, one radio station advertises "go slow zones" where speed cameras are located daily. I don't know if any radio stations in the US do this kind of thing, but maybe you can list those station names, frequencies, and location also.
M@
I don't know how well it works, I have never seen the stuff. Somebody else on this site tested it with a normal camera flash - but it didn't reflect this. The product website says that a normal flash won't work and only a really bright flash like the speed camera will cause it to reflect.
There is also another product that works a bit like a computer monitor filter that will only allow you to view the plate from front on. As speed cameras are located on the side of the road they won't be able to capture the plate on film, due to the angle.
Of course obsuring your number plate in any manner can also get you a fine.
Another note is that in Sydney, one radio station advertises "go slow zones" where speed cameras are located daily. I don't know if any radio stations in the US do this kind of thing, but maybe you can list those station names, frequencies, and location also.
M@
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From: Sydney
GPS co-ordinates might be nice too. That's effectively what the Road Angel lists.
If you could enter all the GPS co-ordinates into a Nav system as 'Places of interest' you would effectively have a Road Angel.
Oh, and the posted speed at that location would also be a good inclusion.
If you could enter all the GPS co-ordinates into a Nav system as 'Places of interest' you would effectively have a Road Angel.
Oh, and the posted speed at that location would also be a good inclusion.
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From: Nottingham
Speed traps (cameras and cops) are out of control in the UK. I use a Roadangel and it is a life & license saver! Radar is also legal over here, but radar jammers are not. Laser diffusers (front and rear) are the latest devices but they maybe seen as perverting the course of justice and there is a case going through court at the moment.
The UK has the most speed camera / traps in Europe
The govt over here will not be happy until they can literally limit the speed of every car via GPS (f***ers).
The UK has the most speed camera / traps in Europe
The govt over here will not be happy until they can literally limit the speed of every car via GPS (f***ers).
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From: Cincinnati
I would like to setup a GPS nav based system that allows people to see where cops are daily, minute to minute. What would happen is if you see a cop you would push a button on your steering wheel which would transmit the location and time of a cop sighting to others users using GPS.
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From: Austin, TX
I don't even use my V1 anymore. It's 8 years old and was one of the pre-laser models - although I think that laser detectors are more "ticket detectors" than anything else.
Motor Trend recently did a radar dector review and I was surprised to learn that new guns will have an integrated digital camera with a picture of you, the date, time and your clocked speed. The officer no longer even has to go to court.
For me, laser, instant-on and now the officer thing have outweighed the hassle of taking it down, putting it up and locking it up in the S such that I don't bother. I try to be alert and basically take my chances.
My two cents.
Motor Trend recently did a radar dector review and I was surprised to learn that new guns will have an integrated digital camera with a picture of you, the date, time and your clocked speed. The officer no longer even has to go to court.
For me, laser, instant-on and now the officer thing have outweighed the hassle of taking it down, putting it up and locking it up in the S such that I don't bother. I try to be alert and basically take my chances.
My two cents.
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From: Lebanon
In Indiana the State Police are using hand held laser guns. There is a sight and they put a red dot the size of your fist on your grill. You never know it is there and no radar detector or license plate cover will help. One guy is on an overpass and two or three guys are on the on ramp waitingfor his call to come down the ramp and pull in behind you. You will never know until too late. FYI in my area a commonly used place is to watch south bound traffic from Chicago on I65 in Boone County where US 47 crosses the interstate. Be cafeful. I don't mind telling you this because I want people to slow down and not have to prosecute a speeding ticket. I am a Deputy Prosecutor.