Idea how to avoid RD detection by Spectre

[Spec]

it's a really tricky thing to use a spectre with no speed cotrol detection and it is not humane to drivers . I don't think patrol units use spectre somewhere in rural areas or highways far from cities (at least, cops there prefer diesel toyota lancruiser/nissan patrol, that more suitable for offroad camel trophy than for hot highway persuit). Most likely they will just idly measure speed. I'm more worried about RD that I can forget to switch off in one good day or remove from the dash, so it will be a real death penalty:
now i'm looking at second hand sti and ... in another thread i've read info regarding some advanced spectre devices that can detect even sti... bad news

[MEM-TEK]

Originally Posted by Spec

...in another thread i've read info regarding some advanced spectre devices that can detect even sti... bad news

What is the link to that thread? I certainly don't "buy it" that there is anything on the horizon which could detect the STi. To detect the STi at a reasonable working distance, you would need a radar horn at least half the size of a car's windshield.

[tactical22]

lol no spectre can detect STi unless it is 1 inch from the horn.

Dont be fooled by "they only use spectre in rural areas" ive seen spectre on a number of occasions in major city towns.....I ussually pass at least 5-6 spectre units when I head east...they are around all the time.

[Stalcar]

Hi SPec,just to let you know,NSW,QLD have alot of Stalcar/Spectre's,here currently in Victoria we do not operate any RDD's our government don't like spending money on these's they rather spend it on Speed camera enforcement. I work in TMU and have not seen one for a long time,we use other methods to detect rd use. But if u plan to travel above the legal limit,we will catch you

[Stalcar]

Originally Posted by djrams80

Nope. That won't work. When a LEO is running Spectre, they will not be running radar. That's kind of the point, not to warn RD users of your presence.

Not always the case in Australia.

[tactical22]

Just remember to look out for the 4 suction cups

[Stalcar]

tact,that's right.but there is also another bracket that can be used.

[Gokhos]

Originally Posted by Spec

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking to buy RD in Australia in the state where RD's are controlled by Spectre.
Well, I need RD for highway trips, as usually my speed is 20-30mph higher than speed limit. That is not too much, but it is enough to get a ticket
So, because of Spectre control, I was thinking to buy a RD that can catch police speed radars at as maximum range as possible, and then I will turn my RD off to prevent presice identification of my RD by Spectre devices. What do you think about this method?
What not very expensive RD can suit my goal for catching police radars at maximum range (unfortunately, I cannot afford such hi-ends as V1 or Bel STI that priced as much as 1000$AU in Australia)

Thank you guys for answers in advance

Spec,

20-30 mph over the PSL is pretty extreme in my opinion. Vehicles going that fast stick out like a beacon. Would probably result in a big fine if not jail in some places. I agree with other posts here regarding Spectre and radar - if they are using Spectre, they are not likely to use their radar at the same time. Many different RD will detect Radar at "maximum" range. Problem with that is there are lots of other factors involved: such as they may not have their radar on, terrain may be and issue, man made features can interfere with radar, probably some types of electronic interference. I have had relatively inexpensive RD pick up radar a long way off where an expensive RD did not - and I have had the opposite happen too. It would ge great if there was a radar detector detector detector but as far as I know there is not.


What is the difference in the fine for having a RD compared to a speeding ticket where you are? Do they confiscate your RD? I presume that you would not only get a ticket for speeding, but a ticket for your RD as well - and maybe lose the RD too.


For me, if I know RD were illegal in an area, I would not use one there - and drive the PSL or lower.

Just my opinion.

[Gokhos]

Originally Posted by tactical22

Just remember to look out for the 4 suction cups

Now that's a police car!

Don't believe I have ever seen a red police car before. Hard to miss that.

[tactical22]

lol, I have same car in the same colour....I never get anyone tailgating me and everyone moves out of the way on the freeway....ive never had such a nice drive without traffic problems in my life amazing what a extra antenna on a SS does..lol