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 Posted: Sun Dec 13th, 2009 08:36 pm
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BOSCHETT



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 I agree 100% that it’s the difference in speed that’s the problem.  Someone going unusually slow, especially not in the right lane on a highway is also a concern.  Also drivers who are unaware of their surroundings are a big problem. 
 
There is virtually no use for a laser detector because as soon as the beam of light hits you your speed is registered.  The laser beam is very narrow so it is quite precise.  Radar is a wider beam and bounces off other objects.  Even if an officer is using constant on, if your RD is good, you can pick up the signal well in advance of you approaching him as he “shoots” drivers ahead of you.
 
I’m not going to say 100% of the time I drive at or under the limit.  I drive mostly on the highway and my experience reflects that the flow of traffic is usually higher than the posted speed.  My reason to use a RD is not to speed, but to be aware of where the police are and to be sure I’m within the limit when they are out ticketing.  Also, drivers tend to slow down when they see police cars so if the police are running radar, I can be alerted ahead of time to a potential situation ahead of me and be prepared to slow down. 
 
If one has made the choice to own one, I recommend he or she buy the direct wire connection as I did. 
 
I do not condone unsafe driving.  Especially now when the weather gets bad in certain parts of the country people need to drive safe and pay attention.