Usage of Radar Jammers

 
 

For most people, driving the speed limit is just common sense. The safer you drive, the less likely you are to be in an accident. Unfortunately, not everyone feels that way. There are, and will always be, a select group of people who forget that highways are not international speedways. For these people, avoiding a speeding ticket can be tricky. With the use of radar jammers, however, it is becoming increasingly common for them to avoid being caught. A radar detector jammer scrambles the signals emitted from detector radar devices, allowing the speeder to get away.

Radar jammers, as the name signifies, are compact devices used primarily to scramble detector radar signals, particularly those emanating from speed guns used by policemen. Now that you know, you'll probably ask, "Are they legal?" While purchase of a radar detector jammer is permissible by law, the now amended Communications Act of 1934 clearly stipulates that intentional use of a radar detector jammer will be construed as malicious interference. Contravention of these laws can invite heavy fines and/or imprisonment. Before investing in a radar jamming unit, it would be advisable to first check state laws governing their ownership and use, as well as the models and types permitted. There are basically two types of car radar jamming devices available; active and passive. Several models are available with approximately 90% of the models falling within the latter category. Active jammers constitute a mere 10%; however, it is important to note that this type is considered illegal by the US federal government since December 1997.

Usage of Radar Jammers Contrary to what advertisements claim, passive radar jamming devices are quite ineffective against the digital speed guns used by traffic policemen in the US today. One major reason for their ineffectiveness is that signals from passive devices can be intercepted by policemen from a distance exceeding 1,000 feet. While these signals can scramble the policeman's detection unit, one would need to be within 100 feet away for it to work. On the other hand, active devices are much more effective from a greater distance. Moreover, such radar jammers transmit their own signal to a speed gun, blocking the radar. How much does a radar jamming device cost? There are several models on the market, which can even be purchased online. Prices reach upwards of $1,500 or more for an 'active' radar jammer versus the cheaper, less effective 'passive' models.

While you may think the answer is as simple as buying active radar jammers online, then hiding it in your car, consider the following. The speed guns used by state patrol use extremely advanced signals which are very difficult to jam. Add to that the built-in cameras used to record the vehicle as well as who is driving, and you can forget the "it wasn't me" defense. Would you really want to test the effectiveness of your radar detector jammer by speeding past a highway patrol unit?

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