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From: kevinr@tandem.UUCP (Kevin J. Rowett)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.ham-radio,rec.autos
Subject: Re: Robocop spotted (Photo radar enforcement)
Message-ID: <342@tandem.UUCP>
Date: 10 Feb 88 16:58:18 GMT
References: <602@anasaz.UUCP>
Organization: Tandem Computers, Cupertino,CA-development
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Summary: Flash when they Flash!

In article <602@anasaz.UUCP>, john@anasaz.UUCP (John Moore) writes:
> Here in Paradise Valley, Arizona, we have the dubious distinction of
> being the only place in the US where speeding tickets are given by
> mail after an automatic device snaps your picture and speed! 
> 
> that it operates on Ka band (34 gHz). Most radar detectors only

      Quite correct.
> 
> So.... If this thing continues to hold up in court, you could be

	  It has not held up much in CA! Speed Capital of the West.

The CHP has had a hard time prosecuting the tickets in Northern
CA.  Basically, the evidence submitted is circumstantial.


A quick fix is to install a slave strobe under your hood. When
the ROBOCOP flashes, you flash! If your wattage is high enough,
and your circuits fast enough, the picture won't be quite as
good.


Kevin Rowett
.....ihnp4!ptsfa!pacbell!tandem
N6RCE