Radar Detectors

yooperdave · Apr 12, 2009

Are radar detectors legal in Wisconsin and Michigan?

If so, what features should one be looking for?

Who offers the best value for the money?

TIA

Yooper Dave

crbr · Apr 12, 2009

yooperdave said:
Are radar detectors legal in Wisconsin and Michigan?

If so, what features should one be looking for?

Who offers the best value for the money?

TIA

Yooper Dave

For commercial or private vehicles?

yooperdave · Apr 12, 2009

Private vehicles.

Yooper Dave

GIJOE · Apr 12, 2009

Escort and Valentine 1 are two of the best brands on the market.

Joe

schmism · Apr 14, 2009

us in the BMW club swear by valentine 1

tjkadar · Apr 14, 2009

I have a Valentine 1 and found it to be a great radar detector. However, it has been sitting on a shelf for about 7 years now. Nothing can protect against instant on radar and I've slowed down. Keep it within 9 mph of the speed limit, and you really don't have to worry.

However, if you want a radar detector, the Valentine 1 is a good pick.

schmism · Apr 14, 2009

tjkadar said:
I have a Valentine 1 and found it to be a great radar detector. However, it has been sitting on a shelf for about 7 years now. Nothing can protect against instant on radar and I've slowed down.

you just dont run rabbit. let someone else do it and when it pegs them your valentine lights up and you have more warning.

coobie · Apr 14, 2009

yooperdave said:
Are radar detectors legal in Wisconsin and Michigan?

If so, what features should one be looking for?

Who offers the best value for the money?

TIA

Yooper Dave

I know they are in Michigan.I have a valentine 1,best one on the market IMHO.coobie

Cat_Driver · Apr 14, 2009

They are a waste of money for three reasons. 1) the driver believes he's protected so quite freely goes over the speed limit 2) as soon as they come out with a detector the change the technology to catch you 3) see number 1

Also they pulse you so the radar isn't on until you get nailed, so all the detector will do it make a nice sound informing you that you are about to get a ticket.