Matt R Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 As Above for sale or Swap for something else, don't really need it any more, don't really travel with work no more!! Info here: www.target-automotive.nl/en/rd_550_en.php Just over a month old. Offers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 So this detects radar, but doesnt jam it? If so whats the point? Once laser has you then you are screwed anyway surely?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Thanks for your help!!! It is actually rated as the best radar/laser Detector on the market apart from the GPS, do a search on Yahoo and you will see! But thanks again for your input! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobK Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I used to like my Bel 990, which was the previous model to the 550. It gave loads of warning on Gatsos and the motorway gantry cameras. Admittedly you are a bit knackered if you get laser pointed at you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 I wasnt trying to be helpful - I was curious because I would consider something like this, but was wondering what happens with Laser - its all well it detecting it but then what? I did raise the queries because I didnt know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartzA3 Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 Guys, please help me out here. These a illigal to use, so if a copper is pointing a laser at you, won't they know your using it?? How does that work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobK Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 Radar / laser detectors aren't illegal. Laser jammers probably are. I had my Bel 990 on the dashboard when I got done for speeding. The copper said "what's that?" and I said "It's a radar detector". He didn't look too pleased but didn't say anything more about it. I got done by Vascar, hence the Bel wasn't much use on that occasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartzA3 Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 But my understanding is, they are illigal to switch on/use, but legal to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobK Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 [ QUOTE ] But my understanding is, they are illigal to switch on/use, but legal to buy. [/ QUOTE ] Nope, not true. They've been legal for a few years now. Before, the cops used to do you for "interrupting communications" or something, but a judge ruled that there wasn't anything being communicated so they weren't illegal. Don't take it to France though - they'll make you drive over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartzA3 Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 Thanks mate, very useful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted September 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 [ QUOTE ] I wasnt trying to be helpful - I was curious because I would consider something like this, but was wondering what happens with Laser - its all well it detecting it but then what? I did raise the queries because I didnt know. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry SK, Wrong end of the stick!!! Any interest then? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 I bought one of these last month - an AWESOME piece of detector technology. Without one, I must say, I would feel 'naked'. As has been said, since around 1998, it has been entirely legal to buy and use a 'detectotr' device. The BEL 550 is almost the best you can buy, barring perhaps the valentine one (but that costs about 75% more !!) A new BEL 550 is gonna set you back £350+ Mine was new in a sealed box off a friend, for £250. It picks up laser from front or back. I figured that Geodesy and Road angel are fine but if it's a fixed camera, there should be signs anyhow. Mobile video vans only use Laser targetting (no radar) and if you are lucky to get a warning from a stray laser beam, it will warn you. My Bel is for all the other radar devices in use (Gatso and hand-held forces guns) There are plenty of 'em about !! Best of luck selling. FOXY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted October 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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