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Laser Detection
How mobile laser traps operate
Police Laser Guns work by firing a pulsed beam of light at a vehicle and measuring the
time taken for it to return - this can take as little as a third of a second. The beam is
conical: at greater distances from the gun, it is wider and more diffuse. However, at short
distances (less than 200m); the enforcement officer can be very precise in targeting a
vehicle. Although any part of a vehicle can be targeted, in most cases, the enforcement
officer will aim at the number plate because it is vertical to the road.
How the enforcement officer chooses which vehicles to target
Even though the police have equipment for measuring and recording the speeds of
motorists, it is down to the officer using the equipment to choose which vehicle to target.
The police are not checking every vehicle; guidelines state that an officer can only
measure the speed of a vehicle that they believe to be exceeding the posted limit. This is
why you may see a gun or van nearby, but will not get a warning alarm from ROAD
ANGEL Gem+ as you drive by.
ROAD ANGEL Gem+ and the Law
At present, laser sensors are not illegal in the UK. However, if there is a future change in UK
Law and laser sensors are banned, you will be able to download a software update from
www.roadangelgroup.com
to disable the sensor. You can then continue to use the system
for all other hazard alerts.
IN MOST OF EUROPE, LASER DETECTION DEVICES, INCLUDING
ROAD ANGEL Gem+
, ARE
ILLEGAL. PUNISHMENTS FOR CARRYING SUCH A DEVICE (EVEN IF IT IS NOT IN USE)
RANGE FROM IMPRISONMENT, CONFISCATION OF VEHICLE, A DRIVING BAN AND/OR A
HEAVY FINE.
Your
ROAD ANGEL Gem+
is specifically designed for use within its designated country, as
stated on the packaging. It will have limited functionality in other countries because the
appropriate camera/safety GPS data will not be present.
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