How to Use a Radar Detector

A radar detector is a must have for any driver who is prone to speeding. Follow these steps to use one.

Things You'll Need

• Radar detector
• Car

Instructions

1. Purchase a radar detector that meets your needs and budget.

2. Install the detector in a way that you can see it but it does not block your field of vision.

3. Adjust brightness and other settings so that it is easily seen and understandable to you.

4. Learn to react quickly. You cannot spend too much time looking and deciding whether or not you should slow down. You should slow first and ask questions later.

5. Know where you receive false signals so you can ignore them.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your detector has VG2 cloaking as this will help prevent police from using a radar detector "detector" and ticket you for having one in an area where they are illegal.

• Your detector only works if you can see and hear it. Keep it visible and the volume on high.

• Spot police using lasers because they will be visibly pointing a boxy gun at your car.

• Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Learn local laws or you could be ticketed.

• Evading an officer's laser can be dangerous and result in an accident and reckless operation charges. Sometimes it is best to just take the ticket.

• Cops can sometimes use known false signal areas to cloak their presence. Watch for changes in your detector's strength, band, direction or frequency.