Radar detector...time for a new radar?

[eekthecat]

Hi,

I bought my bel vector 985 radar detector about 8 years ago, recently dusted it off after last using it about 4 years back.

Did a quick road trip up north and past 3 cops, one with a radar pointing straight at me and nothing what so ever from my radar ???

Question is, have they changed the technology lately? Is this model obsolete? I was very surprised as this had saved my bacon several times in the past.

If it is time for an upgrade to keep my licence save, what would be a good (and reasonably priced) alternative?

Cheers, Pete

[nztintin]

does it detect laser?

my uniden still picks up cops, alot of cops i've noticed tho don't seem to have radars on, i won't mention how i know :)

[turborunner]

yeah most cops have them turned off and turns them on if they suspect you of speeding so if u did have a detector can hopefully catch you out. also speed camera vans are not easy to pick up as my detector goes off when im nearly on top of speed camera vans. but still picks cops up miles away aslong as they have their radar on. also if they are using laser they pretty much have your speed when you laser detector first goes off.

best bet to invest in driving to the speed limit and learn mantrol