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Camaro4Life2011 · 04-15-2011, 03:53 PM

How common is laser? (specifically percentage wise)

For myself and other members on the thread, how safe are we just having radar? Is laser jamming necessary?

Thanks for everyones time

pnyklr · 04-15-2011, 04:05 PM

A laser detector will do you no good. You need a laser jammer or scrambler.

-Funk

camaro5 · 04-15-2011, 04:07 PM

It got me at 85mph once - in a remote area of Interstate in VT. Luckily I had slowed down from 100+ to pass a BMW, without blowing his doors off.

Dude was hidden in the median trees, standing, and popped out at the last second and nailed me.

Laser detector sounded, but there was no laser until the last moment. Defenseless.

pnyklr · 04-15-2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro5

Laser detector sounded, but there was no laser until the last moment. Defenseless.

Yup. Speed of light is cool and all, but not in these situations.

-Funk

Camaro4Life2011 · 04-15-2011, 04:16 PM

meant jamming original post changed accordingly thanks pnyklr

still hoping for some raw info on how common laser is :/

snow_leopard · 04-15-2011, 04:20 PM

shout out to nj!

Mr_Draco · 04-15-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro4Life2011

meant jamming original post changed accordingly thanks pnyklr

still hoping for some raw info on how common laser is :/

Very common nowadays and I would say it's used more often then radar now.

The only places I've been that still just use radar is the small back wood towns. Most states highway patrol have switched to using just Lidar as well as most major cities and practically everywhere else uses a combination of the 2.

chadman · 04-15-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Very common nowadays and I would say it's used more often then radar now.

The only places I've been that still just use radar is the small back wood towns. Most states highway patrol have switched to using just Lidar as well as most major cities and practically everywhere else uses a combination of the 2.

I would dissagree. I know is Missouri it's not used much at all. I would bet most are still using radar.

steeleshark2 · 04-15-2011, 04:48 PM

Yeah, detector tells you that you already got caught when going against laser. If you want laser protection, you need a good laser jammer.

Camaro4Life2011 · 04-15-2011, 04:49 PM

haha thanks leopard...and as can be seen ^...there is huge debate about this.

Yes, lidar is becoming more popular, but my google searches have shown that its only about 5 percent utilized-not sure how old the data was though.

Hollywood2010 · 04-15-2011, 05:30 PM

I am an officer in Ohio and almost exclusively use laser. Just remember if i stop you and see a radar/laser detector then you will get a ticket. The reason is, I consider it a game at that point. You try to see how fast you can go and not get caught, and I try to see how fast I can catch you going.

I haven't seen any Laser jammers that actually work (not sure about radar). I had a friend that bought two different "jamming" units and neither one really worked.

Best thing you can do is reduce the reflectivity of your car. Cars without front plates are harder to clock than cars with plates (but not impossible). Remember your headlights, windshield, and any flat surface will reflect the laser back. Dirty cars are harder to track than clean. Also for some reason light colored metalic cars reflect better than dark cars. Cloth bra's do cut way down on the range of the laser.

So for us Camaro owners unfortunately we all like to have them clean, with our personalized plates, and the front end is pretty flat.

Also remember the effective distance of a laser unit. The newer laser units are good for about 2000 feet. The older laser units are good to up to 4500 feet even though I have never personally been able to get a reading that far.

With that said....good luck and let the games begin.

P.s. remember that owning radar jammer is illegal in every state under federal law and also by state law in several states. Laser jammers are only illegal in 9 states so far.

Steve Dallas · 04-15-2011, 05:46 PM

Every time I've been hit by laser, I've been doing the speed limit or close to it (+3 to 5mph). I have gotten blips on my Passport which I think were from other cars ahead of me getting lazed though. Last time this happened, it was on a very long straightaway, and it kept going off every 2-3 seconds for about a second. I was behind another car, so I'm pretty sure he was nailing people in the left lane, and I was in the center lane.

That being said...if you're speeding, they can nail you. I don't know how well the jammers work, or if they can tell they are being jammed.

Both tickets I've gotten, however, my radar never went off. I have POP enabled, so though it might have been that, I'm not sure....would think the detector would go off for that.

pnyklr · 04-15-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood2010

Just remember if i stop you and see a radar/laser detector then you will get a ticket. The reason is, I consider it a game at that point.

First, let me say "Thank you for your service and for putting your life on the line every day you go to work".

Second, a ticket for what? It is not illegal to own a radar/laser detector in the state of Ohio.

-Funk

FL1CK · 04-15-2011, 06:01 PM

I assume he means you'll get a ticket for whatever he stopped you for... and if he doesn't see a detector/jammer you MIGHT get a warning.

04-15-2011, 03:53 PM	#1
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04-15-2011, 04:16 PM	#5
Camaro4Life2011 Drives: Black Camaro 2LT RS with Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 257 View My Garage	meant jamming original post changed accordingly thanks pnyklr still hoping for some raw info on how common laser is :/ __________________ 2011 Blk on Blk 2LT [x] Perma-grin [x]1000 Watt Dual 12'' Subs (******** Harness) [x]Blacked out Bow-ties [x]AACStyle Blue Footwell Lights. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Dome Light. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Trunk Light [x]Knight Rider 54 Blue LED [X]Valentine 1 Hard Wire [X]Valentine 1 Concealed Display [ ]20 %Tinted Windows [ ]LED Underglow [ ]Rear Footwell Lights [ ]ABL Extension [ ]Camaro RS Projection [ ]Painted Calipers [ ]Glove Box Light [ ]Door Handle Lights [ ]Cold Air Inductions CAI [ ]AACStyle Plasma DRL [ ]AACStyle License Plate LEDS

04-15-2011, 04:48 PM	#9
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Yeah, detector tells you that you already got caught when going against laser. If you want laser protection, you need a good laser jammer. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

04-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#10
Camaro4Life2011 Drives: Black Camaro 2LT RS with Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 257 View My Garage	haha thanks leopard...and as can be seen ^...there is huge debate about this. Yes, lidar is becoming more popular, but my google searches have shown that its only about 5 percent utilized-not sure how old the data was though. __________________ 2011 Blk on Blk 2LT [x] Perma-grin [x]1000 Watt Dual 12'' Subs (******** Harness) [x]Blacked out Bow-ties [x]AACStyle Blue Footwell Lights. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Dome Light. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Trunk Light [x]Knight Rider 54 Blue LED [X]Valentine 1 Hard Wire [X]Valentine 1 Concealed Display [ ]20 %Tinted Windows [ ]LED Underglow [ ]Rear Footwell Lights [ ]ABL Extension [ ]Camaro RS Projection [ ]Painted Calipers [ ]Glove Box Light [ ]Door Handle Lights [ ]Cold Air Inductions CAI [ ]AACStyle Plasma DRL [ ]AACStyle License Plate LEDS

04-15-2011, 05:30 PM	#11
Hollywood2010 Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 435 View My Garage	I am an officer in Ohio and almost exclusively use laser. Just remember if i stop you and see a radar/laser detector then you will get a ticket. The reason is, I consider it a game at that point. You try to see how fast you can go and not get caught, and I try to see how fast I can catch you going. I haven't seen any Laser jammers that actually work (not sure about radar). I had a friend that bought two different "jamming" units and neither one really worked. Best thing you can do is reduce the reflectivity of your car. Cars without front plates are harder to clock than cars with plates (but not impossible). Remember your headlights, windshield, and any flat surface will reflect the laser back. Dirty cars are harder to track than clean. Also for some reason light colored metalic cars reflect better than dark cars. Cloth bra's do cut way down on the range of the laser. So for us Camaro owners unfortunately we all like to have them clean, with our personalized plates, and the front end is pretty flat. Also remember the effective distance of a laser unit. The newer laser units are good for about 2000 feet. The older laser units are good to up to 4500 feet even though I have never personally been able to get a reading that far. With that said....good luck and let the games begin. P.s. remember that owning radar jammer is illegal in every state under federal law and also by state law in several states. Laser jammers are only illegal in 9 states so far. __________________ Last edited by Hollywood2010; 04-15-2011 at 05:37 PM. Reason: more info

04-15-2011, 04:05 PM	#2
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	A laser detector will do you no good. You need a laser jammer or scrambler. -Funk

04-15-2011, 04:07 PM	#3
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	It got me at 85mph once - in a remote area of Interstate in VT. Luckily I had slowed down from 100+ to pass a BMW, without blowing his doors off. Dude was hidden in the median trees, standing, and popped out at the last second and nailed me. Laser detector sounded, but there was no laser until the last moment. Defenseless.

04-15-2011, 04:20 PM	#6
snow_leopard Drives: '16 1SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 238	shout out to nj!

04-15-2011, 05:46 PM	#12
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Every time I've been hit by laser, I've been doing the speed limit or close to it (+3 to 5mph). I have gotten blips on my Passport which I think were from other cars ahead of me getting lazed though. Last time this happened, it was on a very long straightaway, and it kept going off every 2-3 seconds for about a second. I was behind another car, so I'm pretty sure he was nailing people in the left lane, and I was in the center lane. That being said...if you're speeding, they can nail you. I don't know how well the jammers work, or if they can tell they are being jammed. Both tickets I've gotten, however, my radar never went off. I have POP enabled, so though it might have been that, I'm not sure....would think the detector would go off for that. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

04-15-2011, 06:01 PM	#14
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	I assume he means you'll get a ticket for whatever he stopped you for... and if he doesn't see a detector/jammer you MIGHT get a warning.

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