Lazer radar? how much time?

[Rev]

I think you are nabbed if you get "shot" with any unit if you are not already slowed down when he shoots you specifically. I do seem to get ample warning to do that with the K and Ka bands. I leave the X band disabled on my unit because no one here seems to use them. Also X band gives a lot of false alarms from automatic door openers, etc.

Lidar gives me no advance warning at all. It just registers after I'm already caught. I actually have to see the officer using it from a long ways off to avoid those encounters. Even then, I never know if he got me doing 70 and just let me go or what?

I'm still curious about laser jammers. One web site claims that laser beam production is regulated by the FDA rather than the FCC as is radar is. That same site says that radar jammers are illegal in all US states. It also says that since laser beams are used for many purposes such as pointers that lecturers use, medical purposes, and even to straighten automobile frames, that they are basically not regulated in most states. Some states, notably Mn, Va, UT, OK, NB, and CA do ban the use of laser jammers according to that site. I think I would have to have a strong legal opinion verifying that they are not illegal in Texas before I would consider investing in a laser jammer.

No need to respond on the jammer issue Frank as I know you said you didn't want to discuss it. Thanks for the insight from the officer's point of view.

Rev