Questions

**BScafe** · 10-04-2006, 02:04 PM

Hello everyone,

First time posting here. Have had a V1 now for about 2 months now and will be taken a road trip from GA to NY tomorrow? I know I read somewhere that one of the Virginia`s do not let you use radar`s. Can someone tell me the one it is? And any other tips on the detector would be appreciated

Thanks

B

**Space Wrangler** · 10-04-2006, 02:19 PM

VA does have a law against RDs. They have signs stating this on the interstates at the state lines. I understand that the fine is $90. They may or may not confiscate your RD. If it is taken it will be returned to you after you pay the fine. You are considered guilty if the RD and its power cord is able to be accessed by the passengers in the car. I used to put mine in the glove compartment when entering VA, next time I will probably go to the welcome center and put it in the trunk.

**BScafe** · 10-04-2006, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the update...Should I also turn X off ? Does anyone use it anymore?

**xXCriticizeXx** · 10-04-2006, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by BScafe

Thanks for the update...Should I also turn X off ? Does anyone use it anymore?

depends were you live. most places dont use it anymore but i think Va may still operate with it on the highways

**Bear-Tweezy** · 10-04-2006, 03:31 PM

on the trip i would keep all bands active and run it in "A" mode.. As for VA how about dont get caught speeding and IF YOU STOP IN VA MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE V1 DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would still use it in VA and take my chances, or just buy a Crapra before you go and use that and if you get caught with the RD use that one(crapra) and give that to the cop if they confiscate it so they wont touch your V1 :wink:

**A-TownNavi** · 10-04-2006, 04:26 PM

im not sure which way your going, but NC still has X band. id do what Bear said and have all bands on and A mode. where in GA you leaving from?

**BScafe** · 10-04-2006, 04:40 PM

Im leaving from Covington and taking 20 east to 77 and up ....5 am. should be in Buffalo NY by 5pm or less

**Switchback** · 10-04-2006, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Bear-Tweezy

on the trip i would keep all bands active and run it in "A" mode.. As for VA how about dont get caught speeding and IF YOU STOP IN VA MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE V1 DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would still use it in VA and take my chances, or just buy a Crapra before you go and use that and if you get caught with the RD use that one(crapra) and give that to the cop if they confiscate it so they wont touch your V1 :wink:

that makes no sense to me, Use a Cobra that is detectable from near a mile away with an RDD (and even another detector) or use a Valentine that is only detectable within 160 feet?
Hmmm,

poor performance but broadcasting the LO all over the world in a banned area. Or a decent detector that might actually save you? from a ticket?

Instead of actually usng the cobra in a banned area, or just tape $90.00 to the roof of your car, at least you wont be detained then!!