Climbing road trips: beating the fuzz
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Sometimes I like to drive fast. So I have come to the conclusion after recently getting pulled over at 1am on a remote strecht of road in Utah (frequented by clibmers, apparently targeted by local sherrif), that it is probably in my best interest to invest in a radar detector. |
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I have the Valentine 1 and have had it for nearly 10 years now. Well worth the extra $$. You still have to drive smartly since instant-on radar and laser can easily get you if you are not paying attention. However most rural areas don't have the money for the high-end radar guns and are usually easy to spot. Also I really like the valentine as it has the directional arrows which is huge in understanding if the cop is behind you catching up, or in front of you. |
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Andy Librande wrote: Lastly the price of a high-end radar detector is almost always cheaper then the insurance premiums you will be paying after a speeding ticket.I guess I shouldnt point out that not speeding in the first place is WAY cheaper than having to buy a several hundred dollar radar detector? Plus by driving the speed limit you are less likely to kill on innocent person! I am sure you have a very important meeting or boulder problem to get to though.... |
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actually, i am much more likely to kill somebody while driving the speed limit, as it makes me very, very, very, very sleepy... |
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I used to drive fast too. Once you get so many speeding tickets that they threaten to take your license away, them you'll think twice about speeding. |
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Any other USEFUL advice that answers my original post? |
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Hahhahahh If you don't speed, you get rear-ended. If you do speed, you take it in the rear. |
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Drive 5-10 mph over the speed limit. Turn off the radar detector. Your anxiety over the po po will go way down, you'll enjoy the drive more, and you'll still get there about the same time. |
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JLP wrote: You can save even more money over your lifetime by avoiding women, alcohol and fatty foods too.Yeah dumbass, its called moderation. All those things(as well as speeding) are fine in moderation. The speed limit in Utah is usually 70-80mph on highways, you can be driving 80mph in most of Utah and not get hassled. Driving 90-110mph is just putting my life at risk as well as your own. You eating a hamburger and then sleeping with your overweight wife is not the same thing... |
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Watch yourself on 40 up in the empty quarter (Utah state line to around Craig, Hayden). |
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I use the Escort Passport 8500 X50. It has been very useful and effective and I would recommend it to anyone. There are several of these on craigslist right now in the Denver/Boulder area for under $150. They also make the 9500 which has some GPS capabilities. I would not recommend cheaping out on a radar detector since the cheaper ones do not work. |
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It may help in Nevada but mind you, the police do NOT need a reason to pull you over round these parts. I've been pulled over a number of times for bogus reasons. They just want to check you out. |
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I had a buddy who used to dress like a Jehovah (and force anyone in his car to do so as well) while going on climbing trips. He swore it got him out of countless traffic tickets and potential arrests because cops (especially in Utah) don't suspect Jehovah's of packing any narcotics and therefore, are quick to let you be on your way without a search and/or hassle. Of course, all that being said, it probably did get him one ticket; straight to hell that is. |
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MIYG wrote:They just want to check you out.When you're a drivin' You strut your stuff And you're so strung out We just might Put on our lights Just to check you out. -Fuzz Hey, I don't know the correct spelling, but in Czech you call the police the chloopottie, which means "the fuzz." You can also call them the cherty which means "the devils." |
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Haha, I guess people are always going to impose their views on you wether you want to hear it or not, especially on MP. |
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BEL 940/965 or similar in that series. Nearly the same detection distance as the $300+ models and I bought mine for $120 years ago. Pays for itself quickly on the 395. |
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kirkadirka wrote:Haha, I guess people are always going to impose their views on you wether you want to hear it or not, especially on MP.You learn as fast as you drive, brah. |
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Cobra brand for around $60 from Walmart. It's already saved me $100's in tickets. Picks up 5 different types of devices cops use, including laser and a rear-facing strobe detector. Has city/highway modes and intellimute. A note about radar detectors: they pick up on cellphone towers and some fluorescent lights, so if it goes off in some frequencies ("X-band" I think), it might not actually be a cop. |