What Type of LIDAR does CPS/ Alberta RCMP/ Alberta Sherrifs Use

[frizzlefry]

Originally posted by Maxt

I drive in the same manner, I always make sure I am not the fastest one on the road, nor do I follow the speeder closely. My other rule, is if it has no drl's on, slow down.
I just found it odd, I could pass so many Rc's and not even get one chirp... I guess the Sheriffs are lazy, they just sit in one spot with the Radar pinging away constantly.

No DRLs is actually odd...I have noticed that. Thought it was the law? You would think cop cars would be bound by it. Wonder if the new interceptors have DRLs. Wonder if the special rigging they use for their lights prevents DRLs from being used. But you are right, I cannot recall crown vics running them...

[benyl]

DRLs are either a module (like a fuse) that can be removed or software programming. In the US, people can turn their DRLs on and off through a menu on a screen (if so equipped). Cop cars have always been exempt from DRL.

[frizzlefry]

Originally posted by benyl
DRLs are either a module (like a fuse) that can be removed or software programming. In the US, people can turn their DRLs on and off through a menu on a screen (if so equipped). Cop cars have always been exempt from DRL.

But...safety! Why are they exempt?

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by frizzlefry


But...safety! Why are they exempt?

Harder to see, more traffic revenue?

[FraserB]

I don't think the wig wags will allow DRLs to work.

[Kramerica]

I got "arrested" for obstruction of justice cause I was a little punk at 16 and decided not giving my name to a cop. At this point I'm pretty sure its just a bullying tactic to make you play ball.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Kramerica
I got "arrested" for obstruction of justice cause I was a little punk at 16 and decided not giving my name to a cop. At this point I'm pretty sure its just a bullying tactic to make you play ball.

Nope. If they have a reason to ask you for a name/ID and you don't, it's obstruction.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by frizzlefry


But...safety! Why are they exempt?

Because amazingly, there are times when police vehicles need to be dark with no lights on....

[m10-power]

Originally posted by max_boost
Yes. Throw them in the slammer for up to 2 years.

thats pretty serious...recent murderer of her own children got a lighter sentence. but she wasnt trying to prevent the collection of revenue...

[m10-power]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Because amazingly, there are times when police vehicles need to be dark with no lights on....

then give them a switch to turn off the drl's for those times. else its obviously to be less obvious (to the herd) for traffic patrol reasons.

[frizzlefry]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Because amazingly, there are times when police vehicles need to be dark with no lights on....

Agreed. But all the time? Should be on by default unless they need to be dark. Just cruising around with traffic they should follow the same laws as everyone else, for safety when they are in the flow of traffic. Just like there needs to be a reason to run sirens and lights there should be a reason to not have DRLs on and it needs to be justified. Simply not having them at all is pretty lame and dangerous. The E39 M5 alex roy used to break the cannonball run record had a switch that made it dark. If not engaged the car had lights as per normal cars. If that aftermarket tech is easily available to a civilian then surely police could use it.

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by frizzlefry


Agreed. But all the time? Should be on by default unless they need to be dark. Just cruising around with traffic they should follow the same laws as everyone else, for safety when they are in the flow of traffic. Just like there needs to be a reason to run sirens and lights there should be a reason to not have DRLs on and it needs to be justified. Simply not having them at all is pretty lame and dangerous. The E39 M5 alex roy used to break the cannonball run record had a switch that made it dark. If not engaged the car had lights as per normal cars. If that aftermarket tech is easily available to a civilian then surely police could use it.

The TSA does allow for Police cars to be exempt.

That said, i remember once upon a time when i started, we had a DRL kill switch. So, im not sure whats changed.

Personally if im cruising around, i will put the lights on.

If you buy a used Police car, are the DRL's working?. Anyone???

[AndyL]

If the headlights arent burnt out the cabs all have drl so... yes

[NRGie]

I thought DRL wasn't mandatory in Alberta

[colsankey]

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2009_122.pdf

There's only 2 requirements I can see, but there may be other regulations I'm unaware of. According to the trafic safety act:

Daytime running lamps
12 The daytime running lamps on a motor vehicle may emit
amber or white light.

Daytime running lamps
43 If a motor vehicle is equipped with daytime running lamps
installed by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, the daytime
running lamps must be maintained in good working order and to
the manufacturer’s specifications.

[94boosted]

An Obstruction of Justice Charge for using something for it's intended function that is legal in Alberta

I know quite a few guys running laser jammers (some with the Escort Laser Shifter ZR4 and some with the Blinder M-27) all swear by their jammers and none have ever had issues. I've been debating on getting one for a while now just can't decide on which one.

Originally posted by frizzlefry


That's why I still use rabbits. "Grooming a rabbit" (like passing a chipped diesel truck on the right) works well. Their balls shrivel a little and they speed up to show you what's what. Let them pass and you got a rabbit as they don't want to let you pass again.

So true.

[Duckman]

Originally posted by Traffic_Cop



The TSA does allow for Police cars to be exempt.

That said, i remember once upon a time when i started, we had a DRL kill switch. So, im not sure whats changed.

Personally if im cruising around, i will put the lights on.

If you buy a used Police car, are the DRL's working?. Anyone???

All the CVPI's I've seen have the DRL's enabled when they're sold at auction. It's really easy to toggle the dark car mode on/off through the lighting control module.

[Duckman]

Originally posted by NRGie
I thought DRL wasn't mandatory in Alberta

CMVSS says that all vehicles model year 1990 or newer have to have them except law enforcement vehicles. And this includes vehicles imported into Canada. Just ask some of the poor fuckers that had to add some lame ass junk to make it past the RIV.

The TSA deals with the requirements to maintain them in working order.

Have they made any difference? Retards still pull out and get t-boned and crash head on because apparently looking where the fuck you're going is too hard.

[revelations]

Originally posted by Traffic_Cop
Thought we went over this at tedium last year...

Section 129 of the criminal code. of the criminal code says: Every one who (a) resists or wilfully obstructs a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty or any person lawfully acting in aid of such an officer, (b) omits, without reasonable excuse, to assist a public officer or peace officer in the execution of his duty in arresting a person or in preserving the peace, after having reasonable notice that he is required to do so, or (c) resists or wilfully obstructs any person in the lawful execution of a process against lands or goods or in making a lawful distress or seizure, is guilty of (d) an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or (e) an offence punishable on summary conviction.

Show me case law that applies DIRECTLY to LIDAR jammers, that support your position.

[v2kai]

Originally posted by 94boosted
An Obstruction of Justice Charge for using something for it's intended function that is legal in Alberta

I know quite a few guys running laser jammers (some with the Escort Laser Shifter ZR4 and some with the Blinder M-27) all swear by their jammers and none have ever had issues. I've been debating on getting one for a while now just can't decide on which one.



So true.

Had the blinders in the past and they worked extremely well.

ZR4 shifters came with my new car, let me down last year though. First ticket in a long time, clocked 15 over; laser trap in city limits. Read a lot of lackluster reviews online as well.

Have since upgraded to the Laser Interceptors OP referred to, late last year so havent had a chance to see how they hold up. Lots of good reviews online though.

Never had any questions or issues from cops all the times they did work, or the one time it failed me. I'm not ripping around like a madman though and dont have any other visible targets to pick on like tint, or loud exhaust etc.