Radar Detector in Australia

[SirusBlack]

Heya folks

Over the past week I have been looking into Radar Detectors, Now I am in NSW and am aware of the restrictions of getting one. So of course I am looking for a stealth type one. Now I have no idea if they use Spectre IV down here or what to be honest, Neither do I know if they use RDD's (I assume so though) So I pretty much need a bit more advice about what one to choose or even if anyone else is in Australia that knows a bit more could educate me on all this would be great.
The detectors I am looking closely at are these:
Beltronics STI Driver
Beltronics STi-R
Escort Passport 9500ci

I look forward to your responses.

Thanks

Oh & Hello from Australia!

[barryswanson]

Good to see another Aussie on here. Go with the sti-r+. Hands down it's the best detector on the market. It's concealed and works awesome. Mount it vertically to have good range with those new Redflex cameras you have over there.

[SirusBlack]

Good to see another Aussie on here. Go with the sti-r+. Hands down it's the best detector on the market. It's concealed and works awesome. Mount it vertically to have good range with those new Rediflex camera you have over there.

Almost all the Beltronic detectors look the same so its getting a tad confusing. I checked out the Beltronics site and the only STI model they have is the STI Driver not sure why they don't list there other models, And thankyou for this information about "Rediflex cameras" Had no idea about them, thought we just had the standard cameras.

[protias]

Another thing to help you out is Trapster.

[barryswanson]

SirusBlack, check your private messages.

[Akosikojak]

Agree w/Barryswanson, the STI-r is one hell of an RD and is very concealable, but also if you cant afford the STI-r the Redline is also a top notch RD, but does obviously suffer on concealability factor since it's a windshield mount type. The Redline is a better choice than the run of the mill STI IMO

[SirusBlack]

Thanks for everyones help so far, Been very helpful.

I'm leaning towards the Escort Redline, Just curious if they detected me somehow what would the consquences be exactly?
I heard its about 9 demerit points + A hefty fine of $1000+ not exactly sure though.

Thanks.

[barryswanson]

They will never detect the Redline with their device. They will only see it and claim they did. So think long and hard how you will mount it with out it being seen. Highway patrol officers are trained in what to look for and where to look. If you do get caught in NSW this is the law.

TRAFFIC ACT 1909 - SECT 4AD
4AD Sale, purchase and use of prohibited speed measuring evasion articles

(1) A person must not sell or offer for sale, or purchase, a prohibited speed measuring evasion article.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) A person must not drive a motor vehicle, or cause a motor vehicle or trailer to stand, on a road or road related area if a prohibited speed measuring evasion article is fitted or applied to, or carried in, the vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(3) The owner of a motor vehicle or trailer which is driven or stands on a road or road related area in contravention of subsection (2) is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under this section if the defendant satisfies the court that the article concerned was not designed as a prohibited speed measuring evasion article but was designed for another purpose.

(5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under subsection (2) or (3) if the defendant satisfies the court that, at the time of the alleged offence:

(a) the vehicle was in the course of a journey to a place appointed by a member of the police force, an officer of the Authority or a court, in order to surrender the article, or

(b) the vehicle was the subject of a notice, issued in accordance with the regulations, requiring the owner of the vehicle to remove the article from the vehicle within a specified time and that time had not expired, or (c) the defendant did not know, and in the circumstances could not reasonably be expected to have known, that the article concerned was fitted or applied to, or was being carried in, the vehicle

TRAFFIC ACT 1909 - SECT 4AE

4AE Surrender and forfeiture of prohibited speed measuring evasion articles

(1) A police officer who reasonably believes that:

(a) a prohibited speed measuring evasion article is being sold or offered for sale in contravention of section
4AD (1), or

(b) a motor vehicle or trailer is standing or being driven in contravention of section 4AD (2) because of an article fitted or applied to, or carried in, the vehicle, may require a person in possession of the article to surrender it immediately to the police officer or, in the case of an article fitted or applied to a motor vehicle or trailer and not immediately removable, may by notice in writing served on the owner of the vehicle require the owner to surrender the article within a specified time and in a specified manner to the Commissioner of Police.

(2) An officer of the Authority who is authorised in writing by the Authority for the purposes of this section and who finds a prohibited speed measuring evasion article fitted or applied to, or carried in, a motor vehicle or trailer may, by notice in writing served on the owner of the vehicle, require the owner to do either or both of the following:

(a) remove the article (if it is fitted to the vehicle),

(b) surrender the article within a specified time and in a specified manner to the Commissioner of Police.

(3) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (1) or (2), whether or not he or she is the owner of the article concerned.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(4) A court which finds an offence under section 4AD or under subsection (3) to have been proven against any person may order that the article concerned, if not already surrendered pursuant to a requirement under this section, be delivered to the Commissioner of Police within a time and in a manner specified by the court.

(5) An article surrendered as required under this section is thereby forfeited to the Crown and may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of at the direction of the Commissioner of Police.

(6) No liability attaches to any person on account of the surrender by the person, in pursuance of a requirement under this section, of a prohibited speed measuring evasion article of which that person is not the absolute owner


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TRAFFIC ACT 1909 - SECT 2
Definitions

Prohibited speed measuring evasion article means any device or substance that is designed, or apparently designed, to be fitted or applied to, or to be carried in, a motor vehicle or trailer for the purpose of detecting, interfering with, or reducing the effectiveness of, an approved speed measuring device, and includes a radar detecting device and a radar jamming device. Radar detecting device means a device designed or apparently designed to be fitted to or carried in a motor vehicle or trailer for the purpose of detecting electromagnetic radiations from an approved speed measuring device. Radar jamming device means a device designed or apparently designed to be fitted to or carried in a motor vehicle or trailer for the purpose of interfering with the receiving by an approved speed measuring device of reflected electromagnetic radiations.

[SirusBlack]

Thanks for finding that information for me.

On another note, I was under the assumption from the start that the Bel STI Was the only detector that couldn't be detected but according to you guys the Redline is also undetectable.

[barryswanson]

That is correct. They share the same antenna design. The STi Driver, STi-R, Redline and Escort 9500ci all share the stealth M3 antenna.