Radar Detector Recalls Previous Speed Traps Via GPS

Mar 26, 2007 12:52 GMT  ·  By

Using a radar detector is not the latest trick when it comes to fixing the speed ticket "problem".

The Escort Passport 9500i is different than normal radar detectors. This one has got a trick up its sleeve. It's a trap mapper. The Escort Passport 9500i comes with a built-in GPS unit that lets you store a location when you come across a speed trap. You have to hit the "Mark Location" button when you hear the radar detector screaming: "Radar, radar!". So, the next time your vehicle approaches that area again, an alert will warn you in advance so you could silently and undetectably slow down. Cops will probably take off their hats to it or, more likely, they will take off immediately after they detect you're using an illegal device. You might get a chance to annoy Burkina Faso police officers though. There's no way traffic regulations are up to date in the countries where elephants control the streets.

The GPS hardware also allows you to reduce flag-chronic false-alerts locales such as those triggered by motion sensors or automatic door openers. The device will also store the coordinates and the exact frequency of the false signal in order to stop the alarm scream when you drive past it. It's also capable to warn you again when a signal with a new frequency is found in the same area.

If you think it's worth to cut the speed ticket money you paid last week, you can buy this for 449, 95$ from the Escort Website. One last thing. Why is this illegal to use when it's available on the market?