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TurboRush
08-15-2009, 11:45 AM
So I lived in CT for 20 years and they were never illegal, however, my friend (who doesnt live there) insists they are... please settle.
tC2WRX
08-15-2009, 01:08 PM
Connecticut Radar and Laser Jammer laws
Radar laser detectors (http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-detectors/6524+6526.cfm) and laser jammers (http://www.radarbusters.com/laser-jammers/6524+6527.cfm) are legal to own and operate in passenger vehicles in the state of Connecticut.
Currently the only state that it is illegal to operate a radar detector is Virginia and Washington D.C.


http://www.radarbusters.com/connecticutradardetectorlawsarticle.cfm
Bu11dogg2
08-15-2009, 01:09 PM
Sweet.
squeethebee
08-15-2009, 02:16 PM
I believe he/she should receive an email or pm titled "PWNED!" with a link to this thread.

ed
TurboRush
08-15-2009, 03:02 PM
I believe he/she should receive an email or pm titled "PWNED!" with a link to this thread.

ed

He received a "I told you so you stupid POS" text.
CTATV
08-15-2009, 03:45 PM
and CT does not allow the use of traffic cameras, which is why I always bomb the speed limit signs like this kid...

theres a few swear words in her so i guess NWS language warning...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1499061357484708656
ImprezaSoldier
08-15-2009, 06:50 PM
I got pulled over back in 2006, CT State Trooper hit me with Lidar, out in Old Saybrook. I pulled over before he even had his lights on. that was a Lovely ticket.. lmao! he seen the Radar Detector, didnt say jack about it.. Only places I know they are actually Illegal is Virginia, Washington DC, and any Military Installation. I get Harrased bout mine all the time when I go on the Navy Base in Groton if I have a reason to go deal with the whacko's there.
adam
08-15-2009, 08:25 PM
Good to know
ImprezaSoldier
08-15-2009, 08:38 PM
But Most Cops are running Lidar now, So having a Radar detector doesnt help out much lol.. Unless the cop is running Radar from the Cruiser, while he's driving.. I dont see to many Staties with External Rear facing Radar.. There usually Hiding somewhere running the Lidar Laser... Which is impossible to detect till they hit ya with it.
CTATV
08-15-2009, 08:52 PM
laser jammer FTW
ImprezaSoldier
08-15-2009, 08:59 PM
Where do ya get a Laser Jammer? whats the price? lol I drive ALOT!!! All over New England, Especially CT, between Norwich and North Haven, I know where most of the cops hide, but they do change it up sometimes..
CTATV
08-15-2009, 09:05 PM
umm im not sure I dont know a lot about them but probably 500 bucks... they make radar/laser detector/jammers...
ImprezaSoldier
08-15-2009, 09:15 PM
I have a Radar/Lidar Detector.. Didnt know about Jammer's though.
2.5GT driver
08-15-2009, 09:41 PM
So I lived in CT for 20 years and they were never illegal, however, my friend (who doesnt live there) insists they are... please settle.
I think he may be thinking of the signs from years ago that said the are illegal in CMV's, 18 wheelers and such. CT outlawed them before the Feds did it for those classes of vehicles. I remember every time I had a run in CT I would see the welcome to CT sign along with the warning and fines for detectors in CMV's.
Boostinbildo
08-18-2009, 12:16 AM
Im pretty sure laser jammers are definately illegal.
ImprezaSoldier
08-18-2009, 12:50 AM
and CT does not allow the use of traffic cameras, which is why I always bomb the speed limit signs like this kid...

theres a few swear words in her so i guess NWS language warning...

-1499061357484708656


Actually, CT Does allow the use of Traffic Camera's.. there just not really used for Speeder's.. the City of New Haven has Various Camera's used for traffic, but they are generally for Red Light's.. Catchin people running red lights and such. Ive seen a few in a couple other towns, Dont remember where though, i travel entirely to much.
RCKSTR
08-18-2009, 12:53 AM
and CT does not allow the use of traffic cameras, which is why I always bomb the speed limit signs like this kid...

theres a few swear words in her so i guess NWS language warning...

-1499061357484708656


the ones we have in my area are set up a little different I guess. when you go double the speed limit past them they just flash SLOW DOWN :lol:

or so I've been told...
ImprezaSoldier
08-18-2009, 01:14 AM
Yea, they have those in Mass also... i always come up on the one up I-290, just before 495, north of Worcester... It has a Radar on it that detects ur speed then flashes the sign.. there not actually a camera.. I think the Speed camera's that have been spoken of here are like those over in England or something... If ya cruise past it at a certain speed they snap a photo of you and ur car and you recieve a lovely ticket in the mail... They dont have those anywhere around here, Never seen any in New England.
Desicus
08-18-2009, 10:12 AM
I got pulled over back in 2006, CT State Trooper hit me with Lidar, out in Old Saybrook. I pulled over before he even had his lights on. that was a Lovely ticket.. lmao! he seen the Radar Detector, didnt say jack about it.. Only places I know they are actually Illegal is Virginia, Washington DC, and any Military Installation. I get Harrased bout mine all the time when I go on the Navy Base in Groton if I have a reason to go deal with the whacko's there.

we are whacko's? :spin: :rofl::dunno:
ImprezaSoldier
08-19-2009, 12:15 AM
we are whacko's? :spin: :rofl::dunno:

Haha, ya... the DoD police there... like to yell bout what ever they can.. I work with the Navy guys from Groton..
Desicus
08-19-2009, 09:40 AM
ya the police on base are mean... i know a guy that got a ticket for doing 21 MPH in a 20 MPH zone... they also have flashing yellow and red lights and i know a guy that went through the flashing yellow one cause its a warning and he got pulled over and ticketed for running a stop sign. :spin: :rofl:

i just try to drive 5 under at all times. then again if i do get pulled over, i know quite a few of the MA's and if worst comes to worst i can name drop :D
ImprezaSoldier
08-19-2009, 08:02 PM
ya the police on base are mean... i know a guy that got a ticket for doing 21 MPH in a 20 MPH zone... they also have flashing yellow and red lights and i know a guy that went through the flashing yellow one cause its a warning and he got pulled over and ticketed for running a stop sign. :spin: :rofl:

i just try to drive 5 under at all times. then again if i do get pulled over, i know quite a few of the MA's and if worst comes to worst i can name drop :D


Thats always good, I hardly ever go on base, but when I do, If i were to ever get pulled over Im an MP in the Army, and I also know a few of the DOD guys.
Snowman87
11-08-2009, 05:30 PM
Im pretty sure laser jammers are definately illegal.

Nope, Laser Jammers are illegal in Nebraska, Minnesota, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Colorado, Illinois and Washington DC.
Badmammajamma
12-16-2009, 11:37 AM
ya the police on base are mean... i know a guy that got a ticket for doing 21 MPH in a 20 MPH zone... they also have flashing yellow and red lights and i know a guy that went through the flashing yellow one cause its a warning and he got pulled over and ticketed for running a stop sign. :spin: :rofl:

i just try to drive 5 under at all times. then again if i do get pulled over, i know quite a few of the MA's and if worst comes to worst i can name drop :D


This is the rule on military installations NEVER speed ever they will tag you for 1 mile over or minimum you get a strong warning.

By the way I used a Valentine all the way down to Florida a few weeks ago. I took it off my visor in VA. and it was useless in Florida as all cops there are on laser and they know how to use it. Sometimes you can pick them up if they are tagging someone who is not you with it but this is rare.
Oscar_Meyer
12-16-2009, 11:44 AM
ITS A TRIKK...

Do U know who makes the best detectors? (at least IMHO)... Cincinati Microwave...
If I am not mistaken they make the stuff for the po-po in the other half of the building... its like bingo at grandma's church...RIGGED

On that note both my STi and 4runner have K-40 remote detectors installed in them... controlled with a bluetooth detector... Like MammaJamma said, useless with radar if the nail U, all it does it make a bad sound to let U know UR bummin, although it has caught radar on other folk nearby me...
Bu11dogg2
12-16-2009, 12:07 PM
You need to combine the use of radar with common sense..... like not speeding while coming over hills or around turns, or long straight aways....

Like any piece of technology it requires a human element to work ;)
CTATV
12-16-2009, 12:08 PM
You need to combine the use of radar with common sense..... like not speeding while coming over hills or around turns, or long straight aways....

Like any piece of technology it requires a human element to work ;)

:whore:
Oscar_Meyer
12-16-2009, 12:09 PM
absolutely....like having nice brakes U don't use at the right time...