You must not have many cops whereever you live.

They hide behind trees, walls, under bridges and night, come up from behind...everything. Your eyes are the best protection, but it wont save you from everything.

V1's are awesome...hands down the best detector even though its way too expensive. It warns you of trouble WAY before you hit it...the first time I drove with one, I couldnt believe the detection. It was awesome!

The Passport 8500 is also a great detector and a bit cheaper as well. It is most often compared to the V1, but honestly, if Im spending that much $$$ Im going all the way with the V1.

For affordable protection, Cobra makes a decent detector...Ive used their 9850 MANY times, and it isnt amazing, but its better than nothing.