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From the National Motorists Association: Many members call us to ask how they can fight their camera tickets and what to expect in court when they do. The short, but honest, answer is it depends. Some of the reasons for this include: Photo enforcement statutes vary from state to state Courts (even within states) interpret…

The National Motorist Association is an organization dedicated to monitoring governmental actions pertaining to drivers and traffic regulations.  If you’re not already a member, consider joining to assure that you are getting the information that pertains to you, where you live and drive. And participate fully by contacting your state officials before these revenue generating…

A laser speed gun is a device used by the police for speed limit enforcement which uses LIDAR to detect the speed of a vehicle. Unlike Radar speed guns which rely on doppler shifts to measure the speed of a vehicle these devices allow a police officer to measure the speed of an individual vehicle…

At K40 Electronics, we really do love to talk to and hear from our customers.  We value, and appreciate everyone of you.  We especially love the emails we  receive daily from actual users of K40 radar detectors and laser jammers.  Your kind testimonials always let us know that great products, backed with even better service…

From the Boys and Girls Club of West Dundee On Tuesday, July 12 the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township was surprised with an incredible donation by K40 Electronics President – Peggy Finley (and her entire staff)…a brand new 2011 E350 15-passenger Boys & Girls Clubs Van! Less than two weeks ago, the Boys…

Law varies from state to state, but detectors are generally legal in private vehicles under the Communications Act of 1934[21] and illegal in commercial vehicles by DOT regulation (49 CFR 392.71). Exceptions: * Illegal in all vehicles: Virginia, Washington D.C., U.S. military bases * Illegal in commercial vehicles under state law: Illinois, New York, New…

Jurisdictions throughout the United States have been dropping the use of red light cameras and speed cameras. On Tuesday, the revolt spread to Strathcona County, Canada where the county council voted 5-4 to replace automated ticketing machines with real, live police officers. “As far as we can tell, other than British Columbia a few years…

Florida House approves bill banning red light cameras and requiring slightly longer yellow times. Representative Richard Corcoran Less than a year after the Florida legislature enacted legislation authorizing the use of photo enforcement, the state House of Representatives wants to reverse course. By a 59 to 57 vote yesterday lawmakers approved a bill repealing the…

The city council in San Bernardino, California voted 5 to 0 last week to pull the plug on its red light camera program. The action follows the lead of a growing number of jurisdictions in the Golden State that have grown disillusioned with automated ticketing machines. Most recently, Rocklin‘s cameras were shut off last Tuesday.…