Air radar

Cunnos · 07-11-2011, 08:29 AM

I hope that I am not breaking any forum rules but has anyone heard of law enforcement using helicopter or air radar to pull people over? My "friend" was pulled over and the authorities informed him that they used air radar to detect his car. I have never heard of this before and wanted to know if it is accurate and has anyone else had a "friend" who was in a situation like this?

DjSquall · 07-11-2011, 08:31 AM

Over here where I live there are air patrols. There's even "aircraft enforced" signs.

Brutal 370Z · 07-11-2011, 08:32 AM

I see signs sometimes on the highways here in Ontario that say it is being air-patrolled but I've never heard of anyone being booked this way, nor have I noticed any helicopters above. I always thought it was more of a scare tactic that they might employ once in a blue moon.

Econ · 07-11-2011, 08:36 AM

long island's ocean parkway usues air rader.

every quarter mile there is a horizontal hashmark...when you pass it they time you till you reach the next hash mark (1/4 mile away), and divide your time by distance, and come up with your speed...

they dont do this very often as airplanes/helicopters are not cheap to run...

m4a1mustang · 07-11-2011, 08:38 AM

It happens but it is rare these days due to the cost.

Brutal 370Z · 07-11-2011, 08:38 AM

ya it just seems like they wouldn't generate enough revenue to cover the cost of operating aircrafts. This is why I think its more of a scare tactic than a legit way to catch people speeding.

Cunnos · 07-11-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

ya it just seems like they wouldn't generate enough revenue to cover the cost of operating aircrafts. This is why I think its more of a scare tactic than a legit way to catch people speeding.

My "friend" said that the trooper informed him that they used air radar, he came around the corner of a highway and two cruisers were sitting there waiting for him. My "friend" wants to appeal his violation but does not know how air radar works and how accurate it is. My "friend" is very upset, poor kid

Brutal 370Z · 07-11-2011, 08:47 AM

sounds like your "friend" is being scammed. Poor kid indeed.

EazyD · 07-11-2011, 08:47 AM

Does your "friend" happen to have a 2010 370z 40th anniv ?

m4a1mustang · 07-11-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cunnos

My "friend" said that the trooper informed him that they used air radar, he came around the corner of a highway and two cruisers were sitting there waiting for him. My "friend" wants to appeal his violation but does not know how air radar works and how accurate it is. My "friend" is very upset, poor kid

You can try to appeal but you'll likely lose. Seems like they did have a plane up there and they got your average speed.

Though I wonder if you went to court the ticketing officer and the spotter up in the plane would be required to attend. If that's the case you could get lucky and one or the other might not show?

m4a1mustang · 07-11-2011, 08:48 AM

I doubt it's a scam... they could have easily been doing a highway safety weekend or something in which case they can justify the cost of putting a small plane or two up in the air, because they are likely to catch hundreds of speeders.

Brutal 370Z · 07-11-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I doubt it's a scam... they could have easily been doing a highway safety weekend or something in which case they can justify the cost of putting a small plane or two up in the air, because they are likely to catch hundreds of speeders.

Definite possibility. I think if you took it to court, there's a good chance that no one would show up.

m4a1mustang · 07-11-2011, 08:52 AM

I think this is a situation where it might be worth it to consult a lawyer, just to figure what your options are. All depending on how much of a fine you are facing, of course.

Cunnos · 07-11-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think this is a situation where it might be worth it to consult a lawyer, just to figure what your options are. All depending on how much of a fine you are facing, of course.

Yea my "friend" is weighing his options, but he said he will appeal it and hopefully get his 362 dollar ticket reduced. My friend is also interested in finding out if the radar is actually a video or just a tagged picture.

Brutal 370Z · 07-11-2011, 09:01 AM

I'm sure if your "friend" seeks such information, they are obligated to give it to him. Tell him to let you know what they say so that you can inform us as well. I'm certainly interested to know.

07-11-2011, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	Air radar I hope that I am not breaking any forum rules but has anyone heard of law enforcement using helicopter or air radar to pull people over? My "friend" was pulled over and the authorities informed him that they used air radar to detect his car. I have never heard of this before and wanted to know if it is accurate and has anyone else had a "friend" who was in a situation like this?

07-11-2011, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	I see signs sometimes on the highways here in Ontario that say it is being air-patrolled but I've never heard of anyone being booked this way, nor have I noticed any helicopters above. I always thought it was more of a scare tactic that they might employ once in a blue moon. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-11-2011, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	long island's ocean parkway usues air rader. every quarter mile there is a horizontal hashmark...when you pass it they time you till you reach the next hash mark (1/4 mile away), and divide your time by distance, and come up with your speed... they dont do this very often as airplanes/helicopters are not cheap to run... __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-11-2011, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It happens but it is rare these days due to the cost. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-11-2011, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	ya it just seems like they wouldn't generate enough revenue to cover the cost of operating aircrafts. This is why I think its more of a scare tactic than a legit way to catch people speeding. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-11-2011, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Over here where I live there are air patrols. There's even "aircraft enforced" signs.

07-11-2011, 08:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	sounds like your "friend" is being scammed. Poor kid indeed. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

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EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Does your "friend" happen to have a 2010 370z 40th anniv ? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

07-11-2011, 08:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I doubt it's a scam... they could have easily been doing a highway safety weekend or something in which case they can justify the cost of putting a small plane or two up in the air, because they are likely to catch hundreds of speeders. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-11-2011, 08:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I think this is a situation where it might be worth it to consult a lawyer, just to figure what your options are. All depending on how much of a fine you are facing, of course. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-11-2011, 09:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	I'm sure if your "friend" seeks such information, they are obligated to give it to him. Tell him to let you know what they say so that you can inform us as well. I'm certainly interested to know. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

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