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      08-19-2015, 10:14 AM   #23
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No disrespect taken, but actually that is factually incorrect. The unit is constantly updated in order to prevent detection from an officers gun. I still use a unit to this day, as do quite a few of my friends, and they have no issues whatsoever (as long as they stay consistent on the updates of course)
Factually, you are wrong.
Laser Jammers are illegal in about 10 states, California being one of them.
The only fines I've ever read about are for Radar Jamming devices (which are different, and illegal in all states) and can reach $50k/5 years in prison.

Not sure why anyone would think disabling a device used by state law enforcement authorities could be "legal", regardless of one's firmware update diligence.

My advice to anyone, stick with radar detectors. They are 100% legal, however cannot be mounted in a windshield in California or Minnesota, and level the playing field a little.
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Factually, you are wrong.
Laser Jammers are illegal in about 10 states, California being one of them.
The only fines I've ever read about are for Radar Jamming devices (which are different, and illegal in all states) and can reach $50k/5 years in prison.

Not sure why anyone would think disabling a device used by state law enforcement authorities could be "legal", regardless of one's firmware update diligence.

My advice to anyone, stick with radar detectors. They are 100% legal, however cannot be mounted in a windshield in California or Minnesota, and level the playing field a little.
I've always had my radar detecter suction cupped to my windshield in California and have never once been told I couldn't even when pulled over.

It just can't be blocking your visibility.. Like directly in front of you.
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No disrespect taken, but actually that is factually incorrect. The unit is constantly updated in order to prevent detection from an officers gun. I still use a unit to this day, as do quite a few of my friends, and they have no issues whatsoever (as long as they stay consistent on the updates of course)
Factually, you are wrong.
Laser Jammers are illegal in about 10 states, California being one of them.
The only fines I've ever read about are for Radar Jamming devices (which are different, and illegal in all states) and can reach $50k/5 years in prison.

Not sure why anyone would think disabling a device used by state law enforcement authorities could be "legal", regardless of one's firmware update diligence.

My advice to anyone, stick with radar detectors. They are 100% legal, however cannot be mounted in a windshield in California or Minnesota, and level the playing field a little.
$50k/5 years....have you lost the plot mate
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$50k/5 years....have you lost the plot mate
Not entirely sure I understand your question, but I can clarify - if you are caught and prosecuted for obtaining and utilizing a radar jamming device, you can be fined up to $50k and/or serve a maximum of 5 years in prison.
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I've always had my radar detecter suction cupped to my windshield in California and have never once been told I couldn't even when pulled over.

It just can't be blocking your visibility.. Like directly in front of you.
Then the cops who have pulled you over either were cool about it or did not see it. I doubt you pointed to it asking if it's ok to have, amiright?

Edit: I've been pulled over more than a sweater during Christmas during my driving career and have only once been asked to remove the tint from my front windows. Every car I've ever owned (all 15 of them) has had tint on the front windows and I've always lived in California where it has always been illegal. Just saying.
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$50k/5 years....have you lost the plot mate
Not entirely sure I understand your question, but I can clarify - if you are caught and prosecuted for obtaining and utilizing a radar jamming device, you can be fined up to $50k and/or serve a maximum of 5 years in prison.
I'll translate, "Have you lost the plot" means, "Are you out of your mind"...being caught with laser jammers in California is a misdemeanour...NOT a felony. five years of prison?! $50,000?!?! Where in the hell are you getting your information mate. The penalty ranges from $99 to $200...that's it.
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