Radar detectors simply pick up waves at the frequency that police radar guns use, and make a noise when those waves are detected. Some drivers go a step farther and use radar jammers.

While radar detectors do work when used properly, they should not be relied on as a sole piece of equipment to prevent speeding tickets. Rather, one’s eyes are the number one tool for getting ...

There are Lidar detectors out there, but because Lidar guns focus on such a small spot on the vehicle (like the license plate), there’s a good chance the detector won’t catch it anyway.

Summary Ka-band detectors are the latest technology, and most, if not all, police departments use them. You may occasionally run into officers who use older radar guns, but this is sure to happen ...

Q. Hi Honk. I’m curious about those radar units that are installed on some streets to measure and display the speed of an oncoming vehicle. If the road has more than one lane in each directio… ...

Check out this list of most wanted radar detectors and an explanation of how laser and radar guns work, in the August 2009 Sport Truck Buyer's Guide in Sport Truck Magazine.

Barring this, radar detectors do actually work. Most detectors use radar frequencies to figure out how far ahead something emitting these frequencies is.

Researchers have developed an alarm system for construction vehicles with a low-cost radar network that can prevent collisions and improve safety in work environments.