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Heelhook22 · 03-26-2010, 09:08 AM

Hello Team,

I recently got the Passport 9500ix radar detector. Great detector with GPS! At any rate, does anyone know if its possible for the patrol in the sky to issue a speeding ticket? I heard they can track your speed and radio down to the patrol cars to get you (and they write you the ticket), but was curious if the sky patrol themselves could actually issue you a ticket, say in the mail for example.

Any information is appreciated.

Cheers,

Heelhook

garcmol · 03-26-2010, 09:13 AM

If the sky patrol suddenly swoops down upon you and snaps a photo of your car, the odds are yes.....j/k Usually there are marks on a long straightaway that the helicopter times when you cross (some math formula) then radios in to a patrolcar vehicle description and speed, direction of travel, etc.

Heliwrench · 03-26-2010, 09:16 AM

install an aircraft radar on your roof? Or don't go that fast that you have to worry?

CamaroSkooter · 03-26-2010, 09:20 AM

Go out when it's really dark and there's no one on the road and paint those highway markers black

garcmol · 03-26-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Go out when it's really dark and there's no one on the road and paint those highway markers black

That'll work

nova · 03-26-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Usually there are marks on a long straightaway that the helicopter times when you cross (some math formula)

All you need to know is the distance between the marks and a stop watch.

Distance / time = speed

CamaroSkooter · 03-26-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nova

All you need to know is the distance between the marks and a stop watch.

Distance / time = speed

Ah, but the devil is in the unit conversions

garcmol · 03-26-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nova

All you need to know is the distance between the marks and a stop watch.

Distance / time = speed

nova · 03-26-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Ah, but the devil is in the unit conversions

Sho nuff

Its a little easier if you remember 60mph = 88 ft/s. That gets you in the ball park anyway

Tee304 · 03-26-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Go out when it's really dark and there's no one on the road and paint those highway markers black

If you're a Seinfeld fan, Kramer did that on one episode to make the driving more enjoyable.

Tee304 · 03-26-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nova

Sho nuff

Its a little easier if you remember 60mph = 88 ft/s. That gets you in the ball park anyway

THAT IS THE CORRECT FORMULA - 88FT/SEC = 60 MPH

Banshee · 03-26-2010, 09:51 AM

The air unit would use VASCAR.

It is highly unlikely that an air unit would be used in a metropolitain area for traffic enforcement for a few reason.

Budget constraints and other air traffic.

VASCAR is more likely used in rural open areas.

Don O · 03-26-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Go out when it's really dark and there's no one on the road and paint those highway markers black

No, no, no. Get out there and space them farther apart with new ones. They'll never know.

Patrol plane pilot to his copilot the next day "Hey Pete how come everyone is only going 50 mph down there? I dunno know. Must be cheap gas or sumptin. "

Don O

CamaroSkooter · 03-26-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nova

Sho nuff

Its a little easier if you remember 60mph = 88 ft/s. That gets you in the ball park anyway

And every additonal 10mph is equal to 14.66ft/s.

But doing that math on the fly while keeping track of a speeder isn't exactly easy.

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Originally Posted by Don O

No, no, no. Get out there and space them farther apart with new ones. They'll never know.

Patrol plane pilot to his copilot the next day "Hey Pete how come everyone is only going 50 mph down there? I dunno know. Must be cheap gas or sumptin. "

Don O

So, just paint over every other marker. Saves paint and time

03-26-2010, 09:08 AM	#1
Heelhook22 Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 49	Radar detector question Hello Team, I recently got the Passport 9500ix radar detector. Great detector with GPS! At any rate, does anyone know if its possible for the patrol in the sky to issue a speeding ticket? I heard they can track your speed and radio down to the patrol cars to get you (and they write you the ticket), but was curious if the sky patrol themselves could actually issue you a ticket, say in the mail for example. Any information is appreciated. Cheers, Heelhook

03-26-2010, 09:13 AM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	If the sky patrol suddenly swoops down upon you and snaps a photo of your car, the odds are yes.....j/k Usually there are marks on a long straightaway that the helicopter times when you cross (some math formula) then radios in to a patrolcar vehicle description and speed, direction of travel, etc. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-26-2010, 09:51 AM	#12
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	The air unit would use VASCAR. It is highly unlikely that an air unit would be used in a metropolitain area for traffic enforcement for a few reason. Budget constraints and other air traffic. VASCAR is more likely used in rural open areas. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

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