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Old 11-01-2010, 10:48 PM   #1
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Laser Blinders + Valentine 1 or Passport 8500/9500 FTW.

I don't know why, but in the USA there isn't a lot of legislation YET against laser jamming, but you should double check that. My friend uses laser blinders and has had no issues yet.

If you are in a pinch, get a Beltronics Vector 995 (it's pretty near identical to a passport, as they are now the same company).

But with the increased deployment of laser, radar detectors are becoming obsolete. That, and many cop choose to just pace you, for which there is no working detector. The best way to avoid a ticket is to use your head, and not drive like a jack***.
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Old 11-08-2010, 05:41 PM   #2
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I don't know why, but in the USA there isn't a lot of legislation YET against laser jamming, but you should double check that. My friend uses laser blinders and has had no issues yet.
I believe the difference is that radar jammers emit radio waves which are under FCC jurisiction. Any device that emits radio waves needs FCC approval and since no jammers are certified by the FCC, they are illegal. Laser jammers emit light and there is no governing body for light emissions so it is safe for now.
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Old 11-08-2010, 09:16 PM   #3
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I believe the difference is that radar jammers emit radio waves which are under FCC jurisiction. Any device that emits radio waves needs FCC approval and since no jammers are certified by the FCC, they are illegal. Laser jammers emit light and there is no governing body for light emissions so it is safe for now.
You are correct. The FCC regulates radar/radio communications, and laser is regulated by the FDA. However, some states have passed specific legislation against laser jammers, claiming it "interferes with police equipment," which is a valid claim. However, some states are harsher than others. I believe in CA, it only carries a $100 penalty.

However, most laser jammers alert you when it is actively jamming, allowing you enough time to slow down and turn off the jammer, effectively letting them get you at a legal speed. Jamming all the way to the laser gun (JTG) is a bad idea. . . and it isn't all that unusual to be unable to get a speed reading immediately at long range.
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