deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 I've been told by some people that they are illegal and then by some that they aren't then by some that it's a grey area. My car "may" have them installed from the previous owner and there could be a switch below to activate a little LED on the pillar. Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Jammers = illegal interferance with law enforcement = naughty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 I no multiple people with them in high end cars that have never been caught.Fairly sure there illegal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 My friend (who's a cop) told me that they can pull people over who are suspected of using them and inspect or have the car inspected for one and if caught you can be fined 15k or have your car confiscated. Worth the risk? I dunno! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Ha, but if someone had them in there without the new owner knowing about them then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinetik 4 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Good luck proving that in court. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 I imagine we're talking about laser jammer (srambler) here? Because laser reading can't be ascertained by just one hit, the operator has to get at least two hits on the target car to get an accurate reading. The idea is that the jammer will scramble the first laser hit, beeps and the driver turns off the jammer while slowing down as well (of course). By the time the operator obtains the second reading the speed of the target car will hopefully within the acceptable limit. Or so I was told. It's a necessary equipment in areas where laser radar gun operates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotheschu 1 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Jammers = illegal interferance with law enforcement = naughty Checky is a more appropriate word Glenn. 318 Touring is right. A jammer is only deemed illegal when it indefinitely jamms a cops laser. Jammers, atleast what we have fitted will jam the laser for round 5 seconds ( time to slow down ) then release the jam. Which at the moment is perfectly legal.If your not convinced Ring Rapid radio and let them explain it for you. As they have been selling em for years. Technical arguments on here round this topic usually end in a topic close And I'm sure this has been covered on numerous occasions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 I always thaught Laser Jammers were OK, Radar Jammers were not. I mean, who's gonna govern some light pulses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Young Jack, is that 4.6is still for sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotheschu 1 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Young Jack, is that 4.6is still for sale?Fraid not mate. Merc on its way out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Fraid not mate. Merc on its way out? Nah. Have a work car so I'm not using the Benz so I want a cheaper car so I can afford to have it thirsty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1966 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 The Jammer in my fathers E55 is Active all the time and 100% hidden. It will give a solid tone for around 5 seconds when it is jamming. Then switch off for a set period of time. This allows you to slow down. There is only one decent brand avalible in NZ. http://www.laserstar.co.nz/ The guy was on the forum a while back. I think he likes VW's or something. No idea why. Do not bother with the shitty Passive Jammers. They do not work. This has been proven over and over. It has to be active. This means it is always jamming. Even if it is not you being targeted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) its been said sort of but... There is no law against "Laser Jammers" There is law against interference with police equipment AFAIK no one has ever been done in NZ for having them. Edit: I run a Escort 9500ci laser jammer/radar detector, have had it go off with laser before (saw cop pinging me) but i'm unsure as to whether i was actually going fast enough to get pulled over so i cant confirm if it actually did its job or not, reviews online seem to suggest it is a reasonable system but not the best. Most systems will eventually fail to jam if you are really close to the gun but generally they ping from a distance so you should have time to slow down. RRP is 2500NZD (which i did not pay). Running a V1 for radar and a laserstar would be a good option. also remember for installation the laser (or rather infrared light) is line of sight so the jammer heads need to be located in clear view of the road to work, not behind grills etc (plastic or not). Edited April 30, 2011 by Matt45 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 Of course, if you dont speed...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotheschu 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) The Jammer in my fathers E55 is Active all the time and 100% hidden. It will give a solid tone for around 5 seconds when it is jamming. Then switch off for a set period of time. This allows you to slow down. There is only one decent brand avalible in NZ. http://www.laserstar.co.nz/ The guy was on the forum a while back. I think he likes VW's or something. No idea why. Do not bother with the shitty Passive Jammers. They do not work. This has been proven over and over. It has to be active. This means it is always jamming. Even if it is not you being targeted. I sell them now. PM if you likeWesty: That's a whole new topic again it's been covered. Edited April 30, 2011 by Young Jack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 Of course, if you dont speed...... Walking is better, safer, healthier and doesn't kill. How 'bout that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 Walking is better, safer, healthier and doesn't kill. How 'bout that? You'll probably get mugged or raped. Or punched and killed by a drunk wanker waiting in line after work at McDonalds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 To chuck it out there, the speed limit of 100kph was put up when cars could hardly do 100kph on worse roads and cars that took 500 miles to stop. Now, with safer cars we still have the same farkin limit. Fair enough it needs to be limited in places, but on some parts i.e Canterbury plains it should be 120kph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 Are you crazy? If you go faster than 100kph kittens and babies will die! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 Life is a game. You speed, you get away with it you win. You get caught you lose. You don't need any gagets, ive lost a few games in my life but ive won most. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Can't be illeagal if sold on shop shelves, we fit them to quite a few high end Bimmers, however it is illeagal to send out radio waves which is what these do. Leagal to own, illeagal toy use them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Laser uses light dosent it? Some radio / light frequency are restricted and you require a license to transmit on these frequencies. Tho the laserstar website says the frequency the police use is not restricted and anyone can transmit on it. But I guess if the police really wanted they could still get you under 'obstruction' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Gotta laugh at the extent people will go to, to evade the law, and the amount of money they waste trying to do so. Bunch of fools buying pointless gadgets when there's such an easy (and free) way to avoid tickets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 During the day, in residential and built up areas, I usually keep to the speed limits because a) you usually end up at the same place at the same time and I hate people who speed when there are children and pedestrians about. However, at night, on a long trip where I happen to be the only car on the road, I go at whatever speed I deem to be safe. If it's 120kmh on a long, flat road, then so be it. 120-130kmh when you are the only one on the road is safer than 100kmh on a congested motorway, with slow responding drivers. All other factors being equal, of course Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
