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zissophiss · 04-13-2015, 03:47 PM

with a radar detector do they take it on the spot? I just got a Passport ix and would prefer not to lose it when I go up there.

CRF8 · 04-13-2015, 03:52 PM

I just threw mine on the back floor upon crossing the state line. Yes they can take it, your rights in a car are less than in your home.

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sherob · 04-13-2015, 03:52 PM

Just unplug it, and put it in the trunk... otherwise you'll lose it and possibly be fined! They run radar detector detectors for that purpose... and they aren't real friendly when they detect you having one either!

Rakito · 04-13-2015, 03:58 PM

Legally, yes, but only if it was used. You can legally own one but cannot use it (for people traveling through). I have a cousin who owns one and his Dad keeps it hidden, but they live out in the country. Keep it in your bag and they shouldn't have any legal reason to take it.

Spec · 04-13-2015, 04:55 PM

I think California is probably one of the worst spots to own a radar detector.... with that said, when I got stopped for speeding and the cop cited me for tinted windows only, he noticed I had a radar detector (wasn't plugged in)... He just looked at me, I just grinned back. He let me go after that, lol.

I guess it depends on whether the cop is having a bad day or not, a lot of times...

nickster127 · 04-13-2015, 04:56 PM

actually by law they are not allowed to go in your vehicle without your permission or a warrant, or reasonable doubt of drugs and stuff: (search and seizure laws)....

All they can do is FINE you and just give u awesome tickets.
If they physically take it from you then you an go to court and try to fight it...
Might as well just have it turned off.

thegreatwhite · 04-13-2015, 06:01 PM

radar detectors are legal in california. radar jammers are illegal.

myold88 · 04-13-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sherob

Just unplug it, and put it in the trunk... otherwise you'll lose it and possibly be fined! They run radar detector detectors for that purpose... and they aren't real friendly when they detect you having one either!

dah.....That's because the only reason to own one is to break the law.

VACamaro · 04-13-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

dah.....That's because the only reason to own one is to break the law.

I would partially disagree with this statement ... it is "plausible" that a radar detector is for awareness. If it goes off, you check your speed to insure that you are not over the speed limit (or speed you care to chance) to be sure you didn't slip up an coast over the speed and set yourself up for a ticket. I've been lucky a couple of times and wish I had that warning even though I was intending to be at a steady 5 over ... luck has been with me so far..

I am pretty sure that you are not allowed to have the radar detector in the passenger compartment in Virginia, put it in the trunk to be safe.

and for nickster, they are illegal in VA, if they see it in the car, that's enough, I think its likely to be gone.

90503 · 04-13-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sherob

They run radar detector detectors for that purpose...

So the answer might be a Radar detector detector detector...?

Spec · 04-13-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thegreatwhite

radar detectors are legal in california. radar jammers are illegal.

Really? Never really bothered to check, lol

I always thought that if they were illegal anywhere in the states, it would be in California... who da thunkit

Zapote21 · 04-13-2015, 07:47 PM

All I have to say is I love FL... Radar detectors, legal...Tint, legal... Front plate, not required... Driving around with colored halos (except red and blue), legal... Emissions testing, nope... Heaven? possibly...

amz · 04-13-2015, 08:27 PM

I always dreamed of a system built into the car ,x,K,KA,laser detectors,active and passive jamming.

All the good stuff , with sensors installed in the body ,top ,front, back,left and right.

Oil slick, smoke screen,chaff dispensers , flares.....

Yellojacket · 04-13-2015, 08:40 PM

Coming from someone who used to live in Virginia and DID get stopped with my radar detector.. YES they did take it. Even when I saw the lights come on I pulled it off the window and hid it in the door pocket. First words out of his mouth...after license and registration was "where is your radar detector" they do have radar detectors detectors and USE them If you don't wanna lose your Passport don't use in til you cross outta the state border.

04-13-2015, 03:47 PM	#1
zissophiss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 220 View My Garage	If they catch you in Virginia.... with a radar detector do they take it on the spot? I just got a Passport ix and would prefer not to lose it when I go up there. __________________ "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

04-13-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	I just threw mine on the back floor upon crossing the state line. Yes they can take it, your rights in a car are less than in your home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

04-13-2015, 03:58 PM	#4
Rakito Thunderfury Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS M6 1/205 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 93 View My Garage	Legally, yes, but only if it was used. You can legally own one but cannot use it (for people traveling through). I have a cousin who owns one and his Dad keeps it hidden, but they live out in the country. Keep it in your bag and they shouldn't have any legal reason to take it. __________________ Current Car: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 1 of 205!!! CAI Intake, GM Perf Exhaust, RX Catch Can "Thunderfury" Old Car: "Blu Bee" 2011 Camaro LS Imperial Blue HURST Short-Throw M6 --You will be missed good buddy--

04-13-2015, 04:56 PM	#6
nickster127 Black 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Drives: 2014 1LT Black,NPP, RS, Tints Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 261 View My Garage	actually by law they are not allowed to go in your vehicle without your permission or a warrant, or reasonable doubt of drugs and stuff: (search and seizure laws).... All they can do is FINE you and just give u awesome tickets. If they physically take it from you then you an go to court and try to fight it... Might as well just have it turned off. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LT, RS, NPP. (NJ )

04-13-2015, 07:47 PM	#12
Zapote21 Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,021 View My Garage	All I have to say is I love FL... Radar detectors, legal...Tint, legal... Front plate, not required... Driving around with colored halos (except red and blue), legal... Emissions testing, nope... Heaven? possibly... __________________ Me and wife, in order 2011 2SS SGM 2013 2SS Hot wheels vert 2016 C7 DSOM 2012 2SS yellow vert 2017 2LT Krypton Green 2018 2LT Hot wheels crush 2020 2SS Shock vert. 2017 2SS Krypton Green coupe

04-13-2015, 03:52 PM	#3
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Just unplug it, and put it in the trunk... otherwise you'll lose it and possibly be fined! They run radar detector detectors for that purpose... and they aren't real friendly when they detect you having one either!

04-13-2015, 04:55 PM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I think California is probably one of the worst spots to own a radar detector.... with that said, when I got stopped for speeding and the cop cited me for tinted windows only, he noticed I had a radar detector (wasn't plugged in)... He just looked at me, I just grinned back. He let me go after that, lol. I guess it depends on whether the cop is having a bad day or not, a lot of times...

04-13-2015, 06:01 PM	#7
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	radar detectors are legal in california. radar jammers are illegal.

04-13-2015, 08:27 PM	#13
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	I always dreamed of a system built into the car ,x,K,KA,laser detectors,active and passive jamming. All the good stuff , with sensors installed in the body ,top ,front, back,left and right. Oil slick, smoke screen,chaff dispensers , flares.....

04-13-2015, 08:40 PM	#14
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	Coming from someone who used to live in Virginia and DID get stopped with my radar detector.. YES they did take it. Even when I saw the lights come on I pulled it off the window and hid it in the door pocket. First words out of his mouth...after license and registration was "where is your radar detector" they do have radar detectors detectors and USE them If you don't wanna lose your Passport don't use in til you cross outta the state border.