WA to ban radar detectors?

[Bibbs]

Looks like its being pushed through with lazy legislation that could also be used to fine ppl for GPS or phones.

I suppose the Police coffers are empty with no traffic because of coved.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=161197...

Petition here. If it may help ..

https://www.change.org/p/minister-for-police-allow...

[Bibbs]

Hames Junt said:

I am right.

Nope.

Once out the CBD, and off the freeway you can wind it up.

Out in the hills away from towns, or down south it's very easy to make progress and have fun.

But then I do have a radar detector in each car

[Bibbs]

Pommy said:

So Radar Detectors now banned in WA (12 October)- 7 points and $1200 fine.

Sigh.

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/09/Two-weeks-to-get-rid-of-radar-detectors-before-new-penalties-take-effect.aspx

I spent the weekend taking both of mine out. Going to post them to mates in the UK / US ..

[Bibbs]

NMNeil said:

The truth is radar detectors do work, but are a waste of time and money.
I would aim my radar gun at a car I thought was speeding, but not pull the trigger.
The moment I pull the trigger and record the speed of the car to put on the citation, is the exact same moment the radar detector in the car will go off.

And me, 10 cars behind really gunning it would catch some scatter and ease off.

And when you are in the car asleep with the tripod out, I'd get several km notice.

And when you are cruising about with the car camera on, I'd also get notice and ease off. So when our paths crossed I was a nice sensible driver (till you got round the corner).

I still do all this, I now just need to look at the road more and even lass at the speedo.

[Bibbs]

It did.

I coped by de-looming both my cars, and paying $150 to the government every few months.

Really fustrating, but you've reminded me I need to put the two I have on eBay.