V whatever In Virginia

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>Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 19:56:30 -0600
>From: Mark Williams <williamh@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: VG-2 in Virginia
>
>"Mike A." wrote:
>>
>> Hmmm... was this with the V1 or with another detector?  I've been
>> using my V1 here for a couple of years with no probs.  Now you've
>> got me worried! ;)
>>
>  Another detector.....  Sorry for the confusion. I mis-titled my
>original post.   I have since moved on to a more stealthy detector.
> RE: the V1 in particular, most mag reviews have pronounced it leak proof,
> mostly due to the metal casing....
>
> Mark Williams
> Dallas Tx


Here are the facts:

1. Virginia State troopers aren't stoopid.
2. It doesn't matter what kind of detector you have if you get caught in a
"detector trap" (ask me how I know).

Here is how it works (according to the Trooper that stopped me):  two
cruisers are parked along the interstate @ 1-1.5 miles apart.  The first guy
is hidden BUT he has a clear view down the road in the direction of traffic.
His radar is OFF.  He sees you go by, alone, or maybe in a pack, and maybe
he thinks you are speeding.  On goes the radar.  What do you do when you get
a strong detector alarm?  Hit the binders, right?  If you do, he sees your
brake lights.  Just so happens he radios his tag team partner and says "Pull
over the BIMWAD,  he just hit the binders."  They check (search) your car,
usually if you are straight with them it's a $50 fine.  If not, a $50 fine
and you lose the "device"..... I stopped using my detector but, YMMV.  They
may not get you for speeding, but, they may just get ya.

Chris Brennan
BMW CCA #19577

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