How can I avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar?

Thread starter karen03grae
Start date Dec 25, 2004

In summary, the article discusses a way to make your license plate invisible to radar, and how this could be a problem because it could lead to more fatalities. It also discusses how increasing your speed from 60 to 80 mph could lead to a lot more kinetic energy.

Dec 30, 2004

brewnog

Science Advisor

Gold Member

Yep, the number plate cover things are only good for roadside speed cameras. You'll still get clocked (there's plenty on the back/front of your car for the radar to bounce off), but when they come to sending you a ticket they won't be able to read the number plate on the photo.

<h2>1. How does radar detect speeding?</h2><p>Radar uses radio waves to measure the speed of a vehicle. The radio waves are emitted from a radar gun and bounce off the moving vehicle, creating a frequency shift that can be calculated to determine the speed of the vehicle.</p><h2>2. Can I avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar by driving slowly?</h2><p>While driving slower may decrease your chances of getting a speeding ticket, it is not a foolproof method. Radar can still detect a vehicle's speed even if it is below the speed limit. It is always best to follow the posted speed limit to avoid getting a ticket.</p><h2>3. How accurate is radar in detecting speeding?</h2><p>Radar is a highly accurate method of detecting speeding. It can measure a vehicle's speed within a few miles per hour, making it difficult to argue against a speeding ticket.</p><h2>4. Can I use radar detectors to avoid getting a speeding ticket?</h2><p>While radar detectors are legal in some states, they are not a reliable method of avoiding a speeding ticket. Radar detectors only alert you when a radar gun is in use, but they cannot detect all types of speed enforcement methods. Additionally, using a radar detector may result in a fine or ticket in some areas.</p><h2>5. What are some other ways to avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar?</h2><p>Some other ways to avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar include using a GPS device with speed limit alerts, paying attention to speed limit signs, and driving defensively. It is also important to be aware of areas where police are likely to use radar, such as school zones or construction zones.</p>

1. How does radar detect speeding?

Radar uses radio waves to measure the speed of a vehicle. The radio waves are emitted from a radar gun and bounce off the moving vehicle, creating a frequency shift that can be calculated to determine the speed of the vehicle.

2. Can I avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar by driving slowly?

While driving slower may decrease your chances of getting a speeding ticket, it is not a foolproof method. Radar can still detect a vehicle's speed even if it is below the speed limit. It is always best to follow the posted speed limit to avoid getting a ticket.

3. How accurate is radar in detecting speeding?

Radar is a highly accurate method of detecting speeding. It can measure a vehicle's speed within a few miles per hour, making it difficult to argue against a speeding ticket.

4. Can I use radar detectors to avoid getting a speeding ticket?

While radar detectors are legal in some states, they are not a reliable method of avoiding a speeding ticket. Radar detectors only alert you when a radar gun is in use, but they cannot detect all types of speed enforcement methods. Additionally, using a radar detector may result in a fine or ticket in some areas.

5. What are some other ways to avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar?

Some other ways to avoid getting a speeding ticket with radar include using a GPS device with speed limit alerts, paying attention to speed limit signs, and driving defensively. It is also important to be aware of areas where police are likely to use radar, such as school zones or construction zones.