http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html

Well, Illinois State Police is about to start using Camera Radar on the highways.

How can I prepare so that it can't bust me? (besides radically slowing down of course)

I've heard of some spray paint stuff that you can spray on your license plate. Is that any good?

Anyone got a link to the site selling it?

Any other ideas?


P.S. I wish they could do that construction stuff at night like in other states.

i have the new Passport Escort 8500 X50.
Shit works amazingggg. if the camera uses simple radar K, Ka, or X Bands EVEN Lidar (laser) it will pick it up about half mile away, even more. It even detects construction sites if they have a certain radar within the caution baracades. try that man.

Ive heard about those spray's for the license but idk how good it works.

I believe there is a cover for the license plate which prevents the numbers from being read unless the 'reader' is directly in front of the vehicle to which they are affixed. If you've ever purchased anything from Bavarian Auto, you receive their catalog, and in the latest one, it can be found on page 65.

It's called Laser Shield and it claims to absorb and diffuse incoming laser beams....and it blurs the letters and numerals when viewed from the side but not from straight on. There is also it seems, a pricier version called Super Protector which defends against photo radar and photo laser.

If I were a law enforcement officer, I am not sure I would want to be directly in front of a speeding vehicle with a camera radar.

jk

I got a V1, but just want to make sure.

I rely on my V-1 for now...

I used to hate on all those plate covers and sprays, but with more and more places using cameras, I'm starting to consider them. The only dilemna I face with that is that they're only good for blocking cameras.... if you are getting pulled over by a cop, they're only good if they're tinted enough to make the plate digits undistinguishable without removal of the cover AND you plan on running from the cop.... other wise, it only attracts more attention from law enforcement, giving out one more hint that you might be interested in breaking traffic laws. That kind of attention is something that I really don't try to get in my 7 series right now. If the car had more suspension work, BBK, and around 5-600 horsepower, it'd be a different story for me.

On the sprays, I've seen some that have gotten decent advertisement out consistently and although I've never talked to anyone who confessed that it saved their asses on any given occasion, its a precaution that only costs you as much as the can of spray itself. Cops can't see it, so they aren't going to give you the same attention or judgement they would be likely to if they pulled up on you on the highway and noticed you have some wild strip of limo-tinted acryllic covering you license plate. I suppose if you wanted to rock both, going with one of the clear photoblocker plates would provide the least attention whoring effect for law enforcement officers who may take notice.

I have tried the spray on my plates.... it doesnt work!!! Save your money and spend it on something else that does work!

I have tried the spray on my plates.... it doesnt work!!! Save your money and spend it on something else that does work!

Really? I've been using Photoblocker in the metro-DC area and I have never had a problem. In fact, I use it on all my vehicles. DC is notorious for using red light and speed cameras in and arround the city either mounted on posts or in unmarked parked cars and SUVs. DC has also managed to pass a law making it illegal for you to use any type of plate cover that distorts your license in any manner. I believe the maximum fine is $500.00.

In Arizona they take two photos. One of the front of your car to get your face, then other of the back of your car to get the plate (in AZ we don't have plates on the front).

So what we do is when the camera goes off we duck down so our face can't be seen. Sure, there's a long moment when your eyes are completely off the road and you're basically speeding down the street with no control of your car, but it's worth it.

In Arizona they take two photos. One of the front of your car to get your face, then other of the back of your car to get the plate (in AZ we don't have plates on the front).

So what we do is when the camera goes off we duck down so our face can't be seen. Sure, there's a long moment when your eyes are completely off the road and you're basically speeding down the street with no control of your car, but it's worth it.


I think the blindness would be even more worth it if you could manage to get a set of ass cheeks or two up in the windshield before the frontal camera went off!.... I had friends who used to do that in their dad's diplomatic-plated car when we were back in high school in Taiwan... and then when they changed mayors, the diplomats stopped being excused from speeding violations and the tickets with pictures were sent to their offices.... so that same friend has a collection of pictures of him and his friends performing wild acts inside a speeding Volvo (his dad was the Sweedish ambassador).


A note on the covering... it does attract attention from the police and it is illegal in many places, especially the tinted covers, but it's deffinitely easier to trust than a spray-on glare producer. Places like DC and Philly get me worried because I don't drive in those cities very often and I'm always afraid I'll trip a camera when I'm not paying attention.