[BMWCSRegistry] Pertronix?

[Louis Balla]

I also have a Valentine One which I have used successfully in the mid-Atlantic for about 10 years.  I was caught once in VA by a trooper following me from quite a distance in the early hours of the morning while it was still dark so I couldn't see him following me.  He turned on his radar, I made the mistake of hitting the brakes and then he pulled me over, asked me about the detector and gave me an additional $50 fine for using a detector - they don't take the detectors anymore.  It's saved my but so many times that it's worth the risk.  I use it in VA all the time.  Now I just use the parking brake so the brake lights don't come on.  I think that the troopers also use instant on radar when they are behind you to see who brakes so they can figure out who to pull over. 

"the-hound at juno.com" <the-hound at juno.com> wrote: James and Others in VA Especially:
 Since I live in the"Last Colony" and have to cross VA going south, I often wondered what fines VA and other states charge when you are caught with a radar detector where they are illegal?  Do they just give a fine only?  If so, I rather be fined for having a radar detector than get a ticket for speeding with the additional points than deal with the insurance company issues afterward.
 Normally I turn my detector off until I hit NC or MD lines.
 Thanks,
 Baskerville  - "The Last Colony"    

-- JamesChapa at aol.com wrote:

  In a message dated 9/27/2007 2:55:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mike at valentine1.com writes:
  Yes, I am THAT Mike Valentine.
  My wife and I own a ’72 3.0 CSi which is currently in restoration.

 
 That's pretty cool.  I still have my Escort from the '80's.  Never failed me, except once, when I couldn't hide it fast enough from the VA police, and got ticketed just for having one.  With the legal limits at 70+, I don't feel the need anymore.  But back in the double nickel days...
  
 jim  



  
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