Radar Guns Blog

Laser Radar Guns Implemented by New Delhi Law Enforcement

2009-07-08T07:10:00.001-07:00

There is no part of the day when the roads are completely free. That means that a radar gun is need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Most law enforcement agencies cannot afford to pay police officers to hold radar guns to the highway and watch for speeders, but in New Delhi, a new technology has been developed that will completely change traffic enforcement.

In the dead of night, speed violators have a literal open road to put the pedal to the metal. These empty freeways, back alleys, and side streets are often the stage for terrible collisions and accidents. Without the assistance of daylight, it is hard for officers to utilize a speed radar gun effectively. Now, Delhi Police have decided to acquire state-of-the-art speed detection equipment with infrared rays. The police radar guns are capable of taking full-quality digital photos and relaying them wirelessly, along with traffic and speeder info, to a remote station for interpretation. With each velocity radar gun costs up to $60K, New Delhi motorists can rest assured that their streets are safe.

Infrared technology adopted from western countries powers these radar guns and the streets will be protected by a watchful eye. New Delhi police will receive other enforcement upgrades such as hand held electronic ticket devices that can look up information and issue citations. For the day, regular radar guns will still be in effect. If you are looking for devices such as Stalker radar guns or Bushnell radar guns, turn to OpticsPlanet.

Radar Guns Go Stealth

2009-06-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

It is understood that radar guns are used around the world by law enforcement professionals to combat speeding motorists. They are necessary to keep roadways safe for our families. We at OpticsPlanet like to stay in tune with new and innovative radar gun technologies and updates, and new innovation has recently emerged. Police radar guns by definition are stronger and more accurate than baseball radar guns, and in Dubai they now have never before seen capabilities to aid officers on duty.

There are new digital radar guns that from the palm of an officer’s hand, can record velocity and video simultaneously. Dubai Police will soon start using handheld radar guns called Al Jin, to catch speeding cars and trucks. The radar will not produce a flash and is capable of recording up to 4,000 images from a distance of 100 meters, clearly making this a very stealthy radar speed gun to own.

One day you might see this speed radar gun alongside our baseball radar guns and other speed guns. Until then, check out our selection from brands like Bushnell, Decatur, Stalker, and more. Always ahead of the curve, stay tuned to RadarGuns Blog and the rest of our Blog Network.

Specialized Training for Radar Guns

2009-06-23T07:10:00.000-07:00

A radar gun is a very important tool for police officers to combat speeders and reckless drivers. With its possible negative effect on a driver’s permanent record, insurance, and wallet, radar guns should be used only by those that are specifically trained to do so. Sheriff P.J. Tanner of Beaufort County, South Carolina, requires all of his deputies to participate in the proper speed radar gun use.

The three day radar gun class held at S.C. Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia educates officers to become certified in the use of speed detection equipment. Radar and Lidar are both covered in the course, as well as tactics to receive the most reliable data. When a driver is given a ticket, they have the option of fighting it in court, disputing the accuracy of the radar gun’s reading. Since a machine is the key witness and testimony, officers must protect their case by being able to explain how to operate, calibrate, and read the police radar gun. For instance, if a small car exceeding the speed limit is targeted beside a larger slower vehicle, the smaller car would go undetected. Utilizing Lidar and their training, officers can now pinpoint offenders to issue citations.

Not all officers are required by the state to attend such training seminars, much to the dismay of area residents. Those that argue velocity radar gun tickets usually use this to their advantages, although judges do not automatically throw tickets out.

You too can learn about radar guns on our helpful How Radar Guns Work page. Stay tuned to RadarGunsBlog.com for all of the latest radar gun news.

Radar Guns and R/C

2009-06-22T14:15:00.000-07:00

There are many R/C racers out there that want to know how fast their toys are running. A popular way to do this is with a radar gun. Radar guns are simple and easy to use, and depending on what you are doing, they do not have to cost a fortune. If you're running cars, you do not need a super fancy unit and you're not talking about super long ranges. For R/C planes, you will want a more powerful unit to get a longer range, and boats could be a different story altogether.

For R/C cars, the Bushnell Speedster II is an excellent unit. This has a maximum range of 90 feet for a baseball sized object and it will read a car to much greater distances. An R/C car is much smaller than a full sized car, so the range will be somewhere in between, but you're still talking about a greater distance than the radio range of many R/C cars. Many of these cars are zipping at 50 mph and faster and accelerating to those speeds faster than a sports car. Talk about bragging rights, how would you like to tell your neighbor that your toy car has a faster 0-60 time than their firebird?

For R/C planes, you will want a more powerful unit. The Stalker Solo 2 and the Stalker Sport are excellent options. These will pick up the speed of a standard passenger car up to a mile away in perfect conditions.

For R/C boats, you will need the Stalker Sport Radar Gun. This unit will have a greatly reduced range because of interference from the surface of the water. Using a less powerful radar gun will have a very short range.

With all of these units, you have to deal with the same issues seen by police radar guns. The biggest of these issues is the cosine effect, or the affect that an angle has on the speed measurement. In order to get an accurate speed reading, you must be as close to the path of the target vehicle as possible. Check out our online radar gun guide for more information.

Battling the cosine effect is much easier done with the cars than it is for the planes. To truly get an accurate speed reading on an R/C plane, a skilled pilot must fly the plane directly toward the radar gun for long enough to get a good speed reading and still have time to pull up to avoid a nasty mess. Also, clocking a plane in a dive, even at the slightest rate of decent, will pad your numbers and have the plane flying faster than it can from its own power.

R/C racing can be an absolute blast. Next time you go out, bring a radar gun and really check out what those things can do!

Police Equipment or Common Sense?

2009-02-12T14:22:00.000-08:00

Police equipment such as radar guns, walkie-talkies, or even the presence of a squad car is usually enough to make traffic slow down to a screeching halt. This can be a good thing to raise the level of safety for motorists, but in what cases does police equipment fail to secure those that are closest to us? Is a radar gun enough to save the life of a child?

School zones are supposed to be a safe haven for playgrounds and after-school pedestrian traffic. They are usually signaled by the familiar school zone crossing signs and sometimes flashing lights. These are made to alert drives that they need to slow down due to the presence of children, and eliminating the need for a pesky police officer to hide behind foliage with a radar gun or other traffic monitoring police equipment.

The truth of the matter is the fact that police equipment alone should not be held accountable for the lives of others, especially children. Bright, flashing lights should be visible when entering a school zone, not just a sign saying to slow down when children are present. Governors still should be willing to provide grants to pay for upgraded radar guns and overtime pay for traffic enforcement officers, but nothing can replace a solid infrastructure.

Give our kids a brake, slow down for their sake.

Radar Saves Lives

2009-01-08T09:43:00.001-08:00

It is nothing new to hear how a radar gun spoiled someone's afternoon with a speeding ticket, or how the local neighborhood watch enforcement lectured you for being five miles over the limit. Radar guns have been the source of controversy when combined with the topic of traffic control, but what about the times when a radar gun like the Bushnell Speedster II or the Stalker Lidar have made an enormous impact on a society?

In the Caribbean, traffic is not the first thing that comes to mind, rather a pristine beach and drinks with umbrellas. Nevertheless, traffic related fatalities were becoming a problem in the villages. Guyana in particular experienced 147 deaths in 2007. With a combined effort of the police force and public awareness, the area witnessed the lowest road fatality rate in 39 years.

The Guyana traffic police department attributes the drop to a new zero tolerance policy, and the acquisition of police radar guns that have been in use during the year. Motorists see the radar guns more frequently and understand that police are watching. Who knows whether they are using a Decatur model or a Stalker, but these radar guns are saving lives. Read the full article here.

The Dual Mode Swing Speed Radar from Sports Sensors

2008-12-12T10:34:00.000-08:00

For those of you who golf, you know more than anyone else how necessary perfecting your swing is using radar guns. The new Dual Mode Swing Speed Radar from Sports Sensors is the radar gun that may change the way you play the game.

The Swing Speed Radar is a compact, inexpensive unit that uses microwave radar to provide the golfer with their swing speed and timing rhythm, two key elements in a golfer's swing. Just like baseball radar guns, the Swings Speed Tempo Timer Radar unlocks your abilities by helping you optimize your swing, maintain consistency, and closely monitor your positive progress. In the past there were few options for the player looking to monitor their clubhead speed and swing tempo. You could either pay thousands for the systems that professional club makers use, or you could experience inconsistent results with a small club attachment which generally will change the dynamic of the club itself. Sports Sensors has developed the solution with its Dual Mode Swing Speed Radar. Press one button and receive the tempo time from club takeaway to ball impact AND the speed of the clubhead as it approaches. Each of these values can be displayed independently or at the same time thanks to Speed Sensors' Dual Mode. All of this from an affordable device that can be used on the course, indoors, or at your home hitting area.

The Swing Speed Radar with Tempo Timer is the best gift idea for golfers of all ages and skill levels. It offers the flexibility to use anywhere, delivering the same method of improving accuracy and precision at an economical price. For the ultimate golf gift, check out our bundle that includes a pair of EagleVision 2 Sunglasses that contrast green colors to help identify difficult breaks on the course. Sports Sensors comes through with a great holiday idea that can make any golfer excited to go out and hit a few!

To see the best way to work with Sport Sensors' radar guns, check out their great guide here.

The Perfect Gift...

2008-12-12T07:31:00.000-08:00

Christmas is approaching faster and faster each day, and everybody is getting stressed out from trying to find that perfect gift for that special someone. Don't worry yourself to death! The Speedster II Radar Gun might possibly be exactly what the coach in your family has been looking for. Bushnell provides a high quality, cost effective radar gun that has been used time and time again in sports such as hockey, soccer, baseball, tennis, and volleyball. Have a future major leaguer in the household? The Speedster II's speed reading capabilities can boost their confidence and take their game to the next level with its large LCD display. Anyone can operate this simple radar gun due to its compact and ergonomical design. Players and coaches all agree that the Bushnell Radar Gun series just cannot be beat. That is one gift off of the wish list!

Everything about Radar Guns

2008-12-11T12:54:00.000-08:00

Radar guns are everywhere, whether we want them to be or not. They are pointed at us on the highway by patrolmen, and gunning our way during baseball practice. Have you ever stopped to think about radar guns as a whole? Prepare to be informed, as this article will give you the goods on these guns.

WHAT?

What is a radar gun really? Radar itself is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging, and a radar gun is a radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out a signal and returns the same signal, reading its frequency to find out the speed of the object it was pointed at. This phenomenon is labeled as the Doppler Effect. Radar guns come in different sizes and strengths. Smaller guns, such as the Speedster II or the Bushnell Velocity, are used for little league baseball, soccer, and other sports where extreme precision is not necessary. Higher powered guns such as the Decatur Genesis VersaPak, are used as police radar guns.

WHO?

The type of people that use radar guns is extremely widespread. Users range from sports coaches, parents, highway patrolmen, matchbox car racers, researchers, and even neighborhood watch leaders. The applications for radar guns are seemingly endless.

WHERE?

You have probably seen a police officer hiding on the side of the road with a radar gun pointed at oncoming traffic, but that is not the only place where you can find them. Many teams of various sports use radar guns to help train and motivate their players by showing the results of their technique, posture, and hard work. Nothing gets a young tennis player more excited than actually seeing their serve speed increase by 5 mph! In many racing circuits, radar guns are used to keep track of straight-away speeds and also to monitor a car’s performance.

WHY?

Why do we need radar guns? Well, one of the most important and crucial reasons why radar guns are so prevalent in society is to monitor the speed of drivers on roads and highways. In today’s fast paced world, many drivers are neglecting speed limits and consequently getting into more accidents. Police radar guns such as the Stalker Lidar help control our streets and make them safer.

The world of radar guns can be further explored in our radar guns FAQ, while some of the terminology used can be referenced in our glossary. Stay tuned to OpticsPlanet to see the latest in radar gun technology!

The Bushnell Speedster Used in Research

2008-12-09T10:56:00.000-08:00

The Bushnell Speedster Radar Gun, besides being one of the most cost-effective radar guns used in baseball, tennis, and soccer, is also utilized in the field of muscular research. In 2006, the Journal of Athletic Training published a study that investigated shoulder muscle fatigue and its relationship with injury risks in baseball players. Twenty players were tested on their ability to counteract an internal rotation of the arm in various situations. One group went right into the test, while the other group threw pitches, measured by the Speedster Radar Gun from Bushnell, until they were fatigued.

You can read more about the experiment and how the Bushnell Radar Gun was used here. Read about how radar guns work in our detailed guide, and of course, stay tuned to OpticsPlanet for the latest in radar guns from Bushnell, or any of our other brands such as Sports Radar, Decatur, and SpeedChek on http://www.blogger.com/www.opticsplanet.com.

Sports Sensors Baseball Glove Radar

2008-12-05T17:37:00.001-08:00

Sports Sensors Baseball Glove Radar

One of the most versatile and ingenious radar guns that we promote, the Baseball Glove Radar from Sports Sensors puts pitching speed measurements literally in the palm of your hand. This unique Doppler radar velocity sensor brings a new element to improving your skills in baseball and/or softball. The Glove Radar, which can attach to virtually any glove or mitt, reads the velocity of the ball at the point just before it is caught. One can only imagine the number of applications this affordable sensor can bring.

From little league players to seasoned softball veterans, this sports radar gun helps develop and maintain proper throwing techniques, as well as motivates eager athletes to keep improving their throwing speed and posture. Pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders can attach this unit to their glove with its heavy duty nylon cord (instructions here) and instantly begin to benefit from knowing your throwing speed. With the Glove Radar’s rugged casing protecting the microprocessor and internal components, and power from a single cell lithium battery, you can expect this radar glove to withstand many training sessions. Check out the testimonials and see for yourself how popular the Glove Radar is among parents and coaches alike.

The Glove Radar from Sports Sensors has become a staple for baseball and softball teams as a fun and educational radar gun that allows players to develop their techniques and posture without having to change their routines. Weighing in at 3 ounces, the Glove Radar is hardly noticeable attached securely to your glove. This baseball radar gun would be a beneficial and cost effective addition to any training program.

The Sport 2 Radar Gun from Stalker

2008-12-03T13:07:00.000-08:00

The Stalker Sport 2 Radar Gun

Baseball scouts all agree that Stalker is the leading brand in radar guns, and the totally redesigned Stalker Sport 2 is changing the face of baseball speed radars. The Stalker Sport 2 Radar Gun is an optimized, upgraded radar gun for measuring many facets of baseball from base running to pitching speeds. Stalker Sports has even beefed up the features to improve the release speed measurement and maintained the ability to simultaneously show the release and plate speeds! Weighing in at only 1.75 pounds, the Stalker Sport 2 is smaller and even more comfortable than the previous model, using either AA NiCad or AA NiMh Batteries to maximize portability. Pairing a 4-1/2 hour battery life with the standard data port featured in every Stalker Sport 2 Radar Gun gives you the flexibility and control to gather data with ease, everything an organization would need.

Every Major League baseball’s scouting agency cannot be wrong; the Sport 2 Radar Gun from Stalker is simply the most dependable radar gun in the field. Using the Sport 2, along with a read through of the OpticsPlanet how-to guide illustrating the technology of radar guns will take your accuracy and precision to a whole new level.

The SpeedTrac X Radar Gun

2008-12-03T12:53:00.000-08:00

The SpeedTrac X Radar Gun

The new line of radar guns from Speedchek have been implemented with an unprecedented amount of improvements. As a brand already trusted by Opticsplanet.net, Speedchek has released the SpeedTrac X Radar Gun to provide an outstanding non-handheld speed checker unit to the industry. The upgraded SpeedTrac X is composed of a newly engineered 2-layer PCB board, an x-band Doppler Dielectric Resonator Module (identical to police radar guns) using a state-of-the-art FET (field effect transistor), and a new enhanced operating software that increases target tracking and identification. SpeedTrac Radar Guns are great for soccer, tennis, baseball, skating, and other sports, utilizing its large, 3-digit LED display to relay information to coaches, or even the player themselves! SpeedTrac radar can be attached to any standard tripod, and surely you will be able to find one suitable to your needs on our site here at OpticsPlanet. For every athlete that desires to track their performance without assistance, the SpeedTrac X Hands-Free Radar Gun is the one.

The SpeedTrack 52000 is more accurate and more reliable than the older SpeedChek radar guns, and can be operated with 4 “C” cell batteries or an optional bundled AC adapter. With all of these powerful features, and a price that is unbeatable, this radar gun is nothing to look over.

Bushnell Velocity Speed Gun

2008-12-02T15:44:00.000-08:00

Bushnell Velocity Speed Gun

For three years and counting, radar guns from Bushnell have been on the OpticsPlanet Bestseller list. The Velocity Speed Gun is no exception to this trend. Bushnell has provided an inexpensive radar gun that is perfect for many speed measuring tasks from clocking bat speeds to checking out how fast you can get that bicycle to go. The functional Velocity Speed has a large LCD graphics display, similar to high quality police radar guns, along with real-time measurements that are accurate up to ±1.0mph or ±2.0kph. Bushnell’s point-and-shoot grip allows this lightweight model to be held by hands of any size and strength, and also lets the Velocity Speed Gun be taken into any environment. Bushnell guns go hand in hand with a variety of sports such as baseball, tennis, and racing, all while staying mobile and powered by 2 C batteries.

The Velocity Speed Radar Gun from Bushnell is the go-to sports radar gun for almost any application you can think of. With its low price and free shipping offered by OpticsPlanet.com, this inexpensive radar gun has what you need. The Bushnell Radar Gun Speed Velocity manual can be downloaded here. Don’t forget to do your research with our buyer's guide on how to choose a radar gun and our informative how-to guide to learn how they work.

Bushnell Speedster II Radar Gun

2008-12-01T15:11:00.000-08:00

Bushnell Speedster II Radar Gun

Stay up to date with the latest in radar gun technology. The Speedster II Radar Gun is our best selling sports laser gun and a must have inexpensive radar gun for any little league coach or sports enthusiast. The practical Speedster II boasts a 4 row LCD graphics display, the largest of any radar gun we sell, along with real-time measurements that are accurate up to ±1.0mph. Working on two C batteries, this radar gun fits comfortably in your hand with its ergonomic grip and lightweight body, making the Speedster 2 easy to use by anyone and in any setting. Bushnell guns are perfect for minor league baseball as a pitching radar gun, volleyball for clocking serve velocities, measuring the speed of your golf swing, or any other fun activity where speed is to be monitored.

If you are looking for a cost effective sports radar gun, then look no further; the Speedster 2 Radar Gun from Bushnell is the solution. It has a great price and an excellent variety of uses. Check out our buyer's guide on how to choose a radar gun and our informative how-to guide to learn how they work.

Radar Guns make excellent holiday gifts

2008-11-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

Not sure what to get your kids for the holidays? How about a radar gun? Radar guns make excellent gifts for anyone who plays sports, races r/c cars, races their friends on their bikes, or for anyone who just wants to make sure drivers are following the speed limit in their neighborhood.

The Bushnell Speedster II is our best selling radar gun. This is a versatile and handy model that works for anything from ball sports to motosports without breaking the bank. The Speedster II is super easy to operate, has great battery life, and best of all, it has the largest LCD readout of any of the radar guns that we sell.

Bushnell Velocity Radar Gun - To Buy or Not To Buy

2008-11-18T20:13:00.001-08:00

When it comes to cheap radar guns, one of the common questions is whether the Bushnell Radar Gun is worth the expenditure. Most consumers who buy the Velocity, or any inexpensive radar gun, expect precise accuracy and all-around application. What we tell all of our consumers is to be realistic. No other radar gun can match the utility and price like the Bushnell Velocity radar gun. Bushnell Velocity radar operates in a continuous mode which means it displays the current speed of the target you are measuring and has the capability to lock in the peak speed (known as the fastest speed). The Velocity is a lot of value for the price!

The Velocity radar doesn't measure up in quality to those used by the police, but it gets the job done when it comes to the following applications:

Little League
Middle School
Recreational Sports (T-Ball, etc)
Motor sports where price is the factor not professional grade
Neighborhood Watch (timing speed of passing vehicles)

Remember this when thinking of buying a radar gun: Bushnell Radar Guns like the Velocity and the Speedster are the most practical RADARs for the majority of users. These radar guns are versatile units that show continuous speed and lock-in peak speed on the display.
Just for the record, the new Velocity radar gun model can calculate speed both in MPH (miles per hour) and KPH (kilometers per hour). Kudos to Bushnell for the upgrade.

If you have more questions regarding radar guns I would advise reading out Radar Guns FAQ page, you will find answers to many interesting questions about the RADAR.

Speed Radar Cameras

2008-09-25T09:20:00.000-07:00

For those of you in the Chicagoland area, you may have noticed unmarked white cargo vans parked on the side of I-94 or I-294. These harmless looking vans may, in fact, house a radar gun that will take a picture of your license plate as you're flying through the constructuion zones. While I have not yet heard of any cases where the speeders have been mailed a ticket, with the number of drivers violating the 45 MPH speed limit is astounding. For those of you who are concerned with the abilities and fallbacks of traffic radar, check out the Traffic Radar Handbook.

Fighting Back Against Trapster

2008-06-04T15:54:00.000-07:00

The ongoing battle between speeders and cops has recently entered the Web 2.0 Internet age. A new Internet start-up has been in the news lately called Trapster. It's Facebook meets radar detection.

Trapster is a user-generated database of known speed traps throughout the country, as well as red light cameras and other traffic enforcement techniques. This is not a new concept for a website. What they do differently is notify a user via text message whenever they get near a speed trap using cell phone GPS.

Since the invention of radar guns, cops and speeders have been playing a cat and mouse game, trying to continually outsmart each other. Radar detectors led to speed measuring technology that couldn't be detected by a radar detector. The volume of speeders led to the development of speed detecting cameras. Red light runners spurred the development of red light cameras.

So, how can cops fight back against Trapster?

They can start by signing up for the service themselves. This way they will have all the information that clever motorists have as well.

Check out the map that Trapster features and find out where people have reported seeing cops hiding. Adapt. Find new places to hide.

Cops can also fill it with false information. Strategically find locations on a map where you can report that cops like to sit and place your cops nearby, preferably before the spot so that they won't have already slowed down. Even if you don't have a cop stationed nearby, it will have the knock on effect of making people slow down because they think there's a speed trap.

Cities could also fill it with false reports of red light camera locations. That way, people will be more likely to heed red lights if their phone tells them there's a red light camera there. If you're using a mobile speed camera system, then vary it's location every couple of days so the Trapster report is always outdated.

The key is to be smarter than the speeder. With careful planning a municipality can use a nuisance like Trapster to their own traffic safety ends. Eventually the data from services like Trapster will become so unreliable that people will stop using the service or develop other techniques to evade police radar. The cat and mouse game will surely continue.

When It's Time To Upgrade

2008-05-23T16:32:00.000-07:00

Radar Speed tracking technology was quick to catch on when it was first developed. It revolutionized the ability to catch speeders and effectively fine them. Before, officers had to rely on sight speed detection, which to say the least, is quite inaccurate. There have been many exciting developments in police radar guns in the last few years. That's why now it's a better time than ever to upgrade your radar equipment.

We've gotten calls from some police departments that have been using the same radar guns for thirty years. They're practically using antiques that belong in a museum. While they still do the job, there have been huge advancements in radar accuracy as well as new technologies such as LIDAR and VASCAR.

We recommend that law enforcement agencies upgrade their radar equipment every few years to keep up with the latest technology and to maintain their good traffic safety statistics. The most important aspect of all is saving more lives by catching more reckless drivers and correcting the behavior.

To that end, it's important to keep up with the latest technology in police radar guns. The best recommendation we can make is to invest in police radar equipment that can be hooked up to a computer and analyzed with traffic analysis software. It's a great tool to spot traffic trends in your community and will help you in making decisions on where to allocate your scarce resources.

Many smaller police departments that have had the same police radar gun equipment for several decades are weary of investing in new equipment because of the cost. They have distant memories of their equipment costing tens of thousands of dollars. That's not the case these days. Traffic Radar equipment has come down substantially in cost and is now more affordable, even for smaller, resource conscious police departments.

And everyone loves a new toy, the officers in your department will love playing around with the latest technology.

When You Might Need a Speed Trailer

2008-05-14T16:08:00.000-07:00

A difficult choice for a police department to make is where to allocate officers to monitor traffic speeders. Ideally they need to be placed in areas with a high instance of speeding or places where speeding trends are moving upwards.

The resources of a police department are finite and cops can't be everywhere at all times so it can be difficult to find out this information. So what is a resource stretched police department to do?

A traffic radar speed trailer may the solution their looking for.

Recently a Police Department in Utah got their hands on a traffic radar trailer. They placed it in areas where they were getting increasing reports of wreckless driving. The trailer allowed them to track traffic and store the data. The data was later analyzed and the department discovered where it was best to send their officers to catch wreckless drivers. Once they placed the officers in key locations, instances of speeding steadily decreased.

The police department in question paid too much for their trailer, though the Federal Government picked up the tab. We have an affordable solution for police departments without deep pockets.

The Decatur Radar Trailer features radar detecting equipment, large display board and solid construction. When it catches a speeder it will instruct them to slow down. The data can be analyzed with Decatur Stat Pak to help you know where to allocate your scarce resources.

The Decatur Radar Trailer is the perfect solution for your local town to make it's roads safer to drive on.

Best Massage Chair to Relieve Pains of Baseball Season

2008-05-05T14:58:00.000-07:00

Baseball season is in full swing and most likely, ballplayers out there are getting pretty exhausted. Well, having a Human Touch massage chair is like having relief pitcher or a pitch hitter in your own living room.

Relax with the state of the art robotic massage chair technology that learns your body up and down and manages it's massage to give you the most fulfilling massage you can get around. This is perfect if your team's masseuse was too busy to fit you in. No need to wait in line.

The full line of Human Touch massage chairs are perfect for working the soreness out of the muscles in your back and giving your feet the care they deserve. Every athlete knows the most important piece of equipment he has is his own body. So, treat it right with a great massage chair.

After a long day out on the field, get yourself a quality massage from Human Touch.

Top 10 Radar Gun Myths

2008-04-24T15:49:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Radar and about how Radar Guns work. Below is a list of the most frequent questions we get by people hoping to get out of their speeding tickets. So, without further adieu, here are the most commons myths about radar, misconceptions about radar guns and the cops that wield them. If you have any radar gun myths you'd like to add to this list of Radar Detector Facts, feel free to post them in the comments.

Myth #1 - Radar doesn't work accurately in bad weather - Many people think that if it's raining, cloudy or cold that radar equipment won't work correctly. This is simply not true. Look at it this way. Air traffic controllers can still track airplanes in the sky when it's foggy or cloudy. The equipment a radar gun uses is substantially scaled down compared to an airport but the same principles of radar technology and the laws of physics still apply. Bad weather as an argument will not get you out of a speeding ticket. Besides, if the weather is bad, it might be a good idea to drive more carefully anyway.

Myth #2 - Radar Detectors will prevent me from getting a speeding ticket - A Radar detector does not make you bulletproof. Radar detectors are simply tools; tools that can be used correctly or incorrectly and can perform differently under different circumstances. There's a good chance it won't detect a cop on the prowl and there's an even better chance of it going off when there is no cop around at all. There are also new and changing radar technologies that your fancy radar detector may not be able to pick up.

Myth #3 - Cops can't hide when running Radar - Cops can park wherever they want to nail speeders. There is no law saying they can't hide when searching for speeders. Some people call this entrapment, but that defense won't get you very far in traffic court.

Myth #4 - The Officer has to show me the Radar readout if I ask - Cops don't have to do anything for you. They're the ones with the authority over you. If he refuses to show you the readout, you can't use that as a defense in court. The officer is not obligated to show you his equipment. The judge will always believe the cop's word over yours. Cops can even ticket you for speeding with a visual inspection without radar. You can tell when someone is going a 100 mph and cops are trained to pick it up, even if their radar equipment is off.

Myth #5 - Cops give more speeding tickets to red cars - Cops give tickets to speeders and don't discriminate on car color. This theory probably arises from the corollary that people who own red cars are more likely to speed and thus get nailed more often for speeding. There are no magic properties in red car paint that make them more targeted by radar guns.

Myth #6 - Why did I get a ticket, I was only going 5mph over? - Generally it's up to the cop and the jurisdiction he represents to decide how much speeding warrants a ticket. There are no laws that say this much over is or isn't speeding. Speeding is 1 mph over the posted limit, period. He has grounds to ticket you for going 1mph just as much as if you were going 50 mph over. "But judge, I was only going five miles over" will not make a good defense in court. Five miles over is five miles over.

Myth #7 - I only got a ticket because cops have a quota - This is a common myth about police departments. They don't set quotas for how many tickets a cop needs to write. Officers can write as little or as many tickets as they wish. You can't establish a quota based on who might break the law. That'd be like telling cops they have to solve 5 murders in the next month when murders may or may not even occur.

Myth #8 - I didn't sign the ticket so it's not valid and I don't have to show up in court because it will be dismissed - Signing the ticket is not an admission of guilt. It's usually an acknowledgement you have to appear in court. If you don't show up to court based on this logic, the judge will likely rule against you automatically, you'll be levied a fine in addition to the ticket and have a warrant issued for your arrest. Some states will even suspend your license.

Myth #9 - There's an error on my ticket so the judge will have to dismiss it - People make mistakes. The judge will not dismiss a speeding ticket if the cop got your eye color wrong on the ticket.

Myth #10 - If I place tinfoil on my car's hubcaps or hang a CD from my rear-view mirror, I will become invisible to police radar - This was the subject of a recent Mythbuster's episode. All these methods were proved to be ineffective. There's nothing you can put on your car that will prevent it from being detected by polic radar. Maybe if they started building cars out of the stuff they make stealth bombers out of...

Editor's Note: None of the above information should be considered legal advice.

8 Tips to Get out of a Speeding Ticket while saving your driving record

2008-04-11T15:20:00.000-07:00

We've all been there. You’re cruising down the highway at a good clip; you're in the Driving Zone, completely unaware of your surroundings. And BAM! You see blue lights in your rearview mirror. I know, I know; you didn't even realize you were speeding, but the Cop nailed ya anyway. We get a lot of questions about the accuracy of Radar Guns and how to get out of speeding tickets. Many people have their own unique ways to get out of a speeding ticket. Some never work, while some do. This advice is just that, advice. I make no guarantees that these methods will actually work in your favor. In no way should this be considered legal advice.

1. Don't Speed - The obvious solution is to just watch your speed. I know, I know, this a cop-out (pun intended) of a reason. But generally obeying the speed limit will ensure that you don't get pulled over and ticketed. It will also have the knock on effect of making you a safer driver.

2. Kindness Counts - Cops see a lot of crap in the line of duty, the least you can do is not add to it. When you're pulled over, turn the engine off, have your license and registration ready, roll down the window and keep your hands on the wheel when he approaches. If you're wearing a hat or sunglasses, take it off. Never get out of your car or be provocative in any way. Simple courtesies like this will work in your favor. When he starts talking to you, kill him with kindness and be very polite. Remember, he has the high ground.

3. Admit fault immediately - This is usually the best way to get out of a speeding ticket. When the cop asks, “do you know why I pulled you over?” Or something along those lines. Simply respond "Yes, I was speeding." Usually this will catch the cop off guard. People try to come up with a million excuses as to why they were speeding, but unless you’re speeding to the hospital there really isn't a good excuse.

Don’t forget that cops are human. Don't you hate it when people give you excuse after excuse? Cops hear excuses all day and they could care less about yours. Simply admit speeding was the reason you were pulled over. That’s it. Often times, you'll find yourself on your way in a few minutes with a written warning. This also depends on your driving record as well. If you have a lot of tickets on your record, especially with the traffic authority the officer represents, he'll be more likely to issue you a ticket.

4. Fight it in court - There are as many strategies for fighting a ticket as the sky is blue. Here are some common tips. Show up to the court date, preferably in a suit and tie. Often times the cop will not show up, often times they have to appear in court on their own time and they have so many possible court dates that there's a good chance he won't show up at all. Usually this means the judge will rule in your favor. If the cop does show up, challenge the validity of the radar equipment. Ask when the last time the equipment was calibrated, ask to see the logs. This will create lots of delay and can work in your favor. Create as much delay as possible.

Another strategy is to file continuing motions to string things out for as long as possible. Most people would rather avoid this method; you'll end up with as much in court costs as the ticket would have cost you, plus the cost of a lawyer if you don't feel you are up to fighting it. Also be sure to be very respectful of the judge and the officer. Don’t be a jerk. That will not help you.

5. Pay it and take defensive driving - Sometimes it's best to just suck it up and deal with it. Get the money order and just pay the ticket. If you're worried about your insurance going up, most municipalities have programs where you can take a defensive driving course and the ticket won't show up on your driving record at all. Nowadays most of these courses amount to a 4 hour video and a test you can take online. Paying the ticket and the cost of the course is a lot cheaper in the long run against higher insurance premiums. Look at the bright side; it might actually make you a better driver.

6. It's about who you now - This is where your extended network of friends and family comes in handy. It's called six degrees of separation. You've got to be able to connect to someone you know in the court of city government that can simply make the ticket 'go away' or help the court rule in your favor. If you know someone who knows the cop, perhaps they can get the cop to drop it once that personal connection is made. It never hurts to be friends with a cop. However, in some cases this is not exactly the right thing to do.

7. Don’t Pout - If you're a girl, don't expect to be able to use your good looks and whatnot to get out of a ticket. Cops are generally impervious to your charms, especially if the officer in question is a woman. Do not play dumb to the cop or pull down your top a little to show off your assets. It won't work and may actually work against you.

8. If you’re Drunk – You’re screwed. Don’t drink and drive.

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Bushnell Speedster II versus Bushnell Velocity

2008-03-14T08:00:00.001-07:00

Get a lot of cutomers wanting to know the difference between the Bushnell Speedster II and the Bushnell Velocity. The answer is simple. There is no difference! Both versions now read in miles per hour and kilometers per hour. The Speedster II is an eclusive version of the Bushnell Velocity made for OpticsPlanet. Same gun, but slightly lower price. Great radar guns for the money.