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- From: tpickett@auspex.com (Tom Pickett)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos
- Subject: Re: Oregon Microwave's Radar Jammer
- Message-ID: <13805@auspex-gw.auspex.com>
- Date: 29 Jul 92 18:20:09 GMT
- References: <1992Jul29.171518.19568@natinst.com>
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- Organization: Auspex Systems, Inc. Engineering
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- In article <1992Jul29.171518.19568@natinst.com>, davoli@natinst.com (Russell
- J. Davoli) writes:
- > Regardless of whether a radar jammer is bought or built, isn't it illegal to
- > actually use one in your car while driving on the road? I'm pretty sure
- that
- > I heard from somewhere that use of such devices is against the law and that
- > a cop can pull you over if his radar unit gives unusual results when you
- drive
- > by, esp. if you look like you're speeding. I can't remember what the
- penalty
- > is supposed to be, but I'm sure that would depend on the state.
-
- As I understand it, it is a Federal offense (FCC) because if you use a radar
- jammer, you are transmiting without a license. That's good for five years
- and $10,000 fine I think.
-
- A policeman cannot pull you over because his radar unit is not working,
- but if he pulled you over for another reason and discovered the jammer,
- I'm not sure what kinda trouble you'd be in...
-
- Of course first he has to know it's a radar jammer.
-
- Please understand, I'm not suggesting the use of a radar jammer! 8-)
- That would be illegal. But the plans are interesting from a hobby
- point of view. Car and Driver tested same at the time it was offered,
- and determined it didn't work anyway.
-
-
- Tom Pickett
- tpickett@auspex.com
- SHO GOZE
-