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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Default Radar Detector, legal in NY?

Please no "Maybe", "I think" I need an absolute answer. thx.

if a cop see your radar detector will he or she pull you over?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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I am not sure, but I think this is enforced as much as the no cell phone while driving law.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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Detectors are legal in the state of New York. As for individual city or county laws, I have no idea.

I live in Virginia, the only state in which they are illegal to use. We can be pulled over for it, too. When you drive into VA from MD or NC, you see these lovely huge signs that say "RADAR DETECTORS ILLEGAL"

I had one in my pocket yesterday while I was being harassed by cops who thought I was breaking into cars. :chuckles:
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by DVPGSR
I am not sure, but I think this is enforced as much as the no cell phone while driving law.
Definitely legal in NY...I've been pulled over before with it on.

The cell phone law is enforced all the time where I am, all my friends have gotten tickets :dunno:
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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It's legal.

But it's always smarter to hide it if you get pulled over.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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VA, DC are the ONLY areas where its illegal.


although some cops may try and get your for obstruction of view, with it plastered on your windsheild
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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Originally posted by 03accordcoupe
Definitely legal in NY...I've been pulled over before with it on.

The cell phone law is enforced all the time where I am, all my friends have gotten tickets :dunno:
I have not heard anyone getting pulled over around here, Westchester Cty, NYC, etc. When you drive around there too everyone is still on their phones. Oh well...
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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Yes, they are legal according to state law, but specific jurisdictions have laws that outlaw them. Usually they are conspicuously posted when you enter the town/city though. On a side note, they don't work.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by str8edgexx
On a side note, they don't work.

Like your a cop and you know or somethin...







Mine works. Its saved me many times. Passport Escort 8500.... I want a Valentine V1 :happysad:
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 11:27 PM
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yup legal in NY got pulled over had it on the windshield cop asked what that was for I just answered i like to know where you guys are. he said nothing.


about the cell phones they definately enforce that. I have a ticket on my record to prove it h:
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