Radar Detectors Tech Center

Why Buy a Radar Detector?

First things first: a radar detector is not a “cop detector”. It won’t alert you every time there is a police officer in your area. But it will detect stray radar signals, which can help you determine that an officer or a speed trap is nearby. This can save you from costly fines, defensive driving classes and insurance premium hikes, but to get the most benefit, you need to understand how a radar detector works.

A Guide to Selecting the Right Radar Detector for Your Vehicle

Radar detectors, while all performing essentially the same functions, come equipped with a variety of unique features that make one unit right for your vehicle. All modern radar detectors will pick up radar in the X, K, Ka bands, along with...

Using a Radar Detector and Still Getting a Ticket

A radar detector doesn’t provide full immunity from police speed detection – they only let you know when radar or laser are in use and roughly how far away a speed trap or officer is. There’s a few ways to still get a ticket while using a detector, including:

Laser Shifting Units: A Quick Guide

A laser shifter is one of the most effective means of avoiding police laser speed detection. The actual function of the device is quite complicated, though, and installation is the most difficult of any ticket-avoiding device we carry.

Is a Dash-Mounted System or High-Tech “Stealth” Hidden System Best for My Vehicle?

Dash-mounted radar detectors are the most common type of unit used. Most effective when mounted in the low center of your dash, these radar detectors provide excellent 360° sensing of police radar bands.

Radar Detectors and Smart False Alarm-Preventing Software

In the earlier days of radar detectors, false alarms were abundant. Every tall radio antenna or garage door opener could sound your detector alarm. Even a microwave could have you slamming on the brakes! Not only would such alerts shorten your pad life and cause stress, but eventually drivers began ignoring real police radar alerts.

What Is the Best Way to Power My Radar Detector?

Depending on how permanent a fixture your radar detector will be in your vehicle, there are 3 basic ways to power the unit: a 12v adapter, AA batteries or hard-wiring to your car’s electrical system. Not all units can be used in all 3 ways.

How Much Will a Wireless Unit Help My Vehicle?

Cordless radar detectors eliminate unsightly power cables from your dash. They’re the ultimate in portability, and can also be powered by 12v adapter, if you wish. Cordless radar detectors are equipped with easy mounting equipment (usually a suction cup) and automatic power-saving programming.

Conclusion

There’s always one solution to avoiding costly speeding tickets — don’t speed! Yes, speeding is the reason why you want to buy a radar detector, but always remember the rules of safe driving. Accidents are always more costly than a speeding ticket.