Are radar detector legal in UAE (Dubai) and UK style radar

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

Been living in Canada all my life (Toronto) and I have been offered a position in Dubai. I'm a construction manager, so it works hand and hand with Dubai.

I have a Bel STi and 2 V1 1.8 with euro mode.

Are radar detector legal in Dubai?

I know they use a lot of speed cameras so a GPS will solve that.

The V1 should be programmed in Euro mode for service there?

I did a search and this has not been confirmed and I don't know where to start my search on the web.

I'll still be posting, but just from a different time zone.

Thanks

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

I think I just answered my own question as they are illegal, now do they have spectre or VG - 2?

Source: http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/04/02/10029949.html

Read this article "Hot cobras lets speeding motorist beat radar".

It seems they use Ku band and POP in Dubai.

[ahmadr]

I wouldn't trust neither the sellers there or (especially) the media. The seller just wanted to sell the Ku + POP versions.
When you go there, if you ask A LOT of sellers, you MIGHT get some info.

[proudNMAmember]

Congrats TRC. :D So I take it you will need Ku band detection then? The V1 is great on Ku band. If you see some Ku band there, please take a pic for us to see. I have always wanted to see a firsthand pic of Ku band TRC. Wish the best to your TRC and keep us posted. It was a lot of fun last weekend. :D :D :D

[theshadow]

I wouldn't trust neither the sellers there or (especially) the media.

No more speeding fines with the hot new Cobra.
:wink:

[radar_hunter123]

Been living in Canada all my life (Toronto) and I have been offered a position in Dubai. I'm a construction manager, so it works hand and hand with Dubai.

I have a Bel STi and 2 V1 1.8 with euro mode.

Are radar detector legal in Dubai?

I know they use a lot of speed cameras so a GPS will solve that.

The V1 should be programmed in Euro mode for service there?

I did a search and this has not been confirmed and I don't know where to start my search on the web.

I'll still be posting, but just from a different time zone.

Thanks

Congrats on that position, i've always wanted to visit Dubai....But yeah i don't think they have spectre or vg2, all i've heard is they visually spot them and pull you for it. But there is a lot of photo radar on k band. and a lot of multanova? i've seen some videos in dubai with k band, ka photo, and i didn't know ku band was being used....

[ELVATO]

They're seized at customs? :shock: Careful there...

[ragamix]

take it apart and say it;s computer parts :p

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

Thanks all for the kind words. I saw videos of K and Ka but never Ku. Could just be the media making stories. I'll have it hidden in my luggage when I travel there.

I saw people with their detectors just attached openly on their windsheilds.

If I hide mine it should be fun. Buying an Audi S4, so they have the dash kit for the V1. German cars are really inexspensive over there.

[proudNMAmember]

I think you can get the STi sent in to be able to detect ku band if I'm not mistaken?

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

I'll have to call Bel on Monday to find out. They have my STi right now for the 33.8 bug fix.

[theshadow]

They're seized at customs? :shock: Careful there...

You'd be surprised at the stuff that can make it through Customs.

If Spectre isn't in use, how about a remote install unit? They wouldn't be able to see it too easily from outside the car. Just be careful, I know in France they can seize the car but I'm not sure what UAE's laws are.

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

It seems the laws are very relaxed. I see all the vids with the RD in clear view and they all seem to use X50's.

I'll use my V1 with a concealed mounting. Keep the STi in Ontario because I'll be back in the Americas every 2 months.

[SmaartAasSaabr]

It seems the laws are very relaxed. I see all the vids with the RD in clear view and they all seem to use X50's.

I'll use my V1 with a concealed mounting. Keep the STi in Ontario because I'll be back in the Americas every 2 months.

Why do you need an RD aren't the speed limits like 160 km/h out there? I'd probably want to get some kind of GPS unit and mark out the boxes, a 9500i would be a nice integrated solution but if you have a satnav that's good enough or better.

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

Good point. With all honesty I have no clue what the speed limits are, but I do here they are much higher then the Americas.

Besides, I like my RD's for fun, most of the time it is to impress friends or make my drive more fun.

[PackRatTDI]

It seems the laws are very relaxed. I see all the vids with the RD in clear view and they all seem to use X50's.

I'll use my V1 with a concealed mounting. Keep the STi in Ontario because I'll be back in the Americas every 2 months.

Why do you need an RD aren't the speed limits like 160 km/h out there.

I don't think they're that high but I've heard speed enforcement on the highways is lax at best. Go to youtube and search for videos of dubai driving. :lol:

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

They have some crazy vids of it. Looks scary actually.

[Phillip559]

There is a video of a guy using an x50 in dubai and talking about how you should mount it for stealth. I'll try to search and find it.

[Toronto-radar-chopper]

I called Beltronics today, and they said a Ku band upgrade will not be available to the STi driver until Ku band is used in the USA.

I also asked if the STi-r concealed display is available for sale? They had no idea what I was talking about until I said it is in Europe and Asai right now but not North America.

Trying to find a Bel EU site but no luck. :twisted:

[theshadow]

This isn't an official site and I don't know how great it is but you can see the STi-r here:http://www.radarshop.com/en/nl/art/3071/Beltronics/Beltronics_STi-R_Remote.htm

The STi-r is €1,000 on that page! :shock: