Radar and Laser 101
Your one-stop reading source for issues and events related to radar detectors, laser jammers, and police speed enforcement.
Radar Detector Range
K40 Electronics designs its radar detectors to be as sensitive as “you” want.
No two drivers are alike. Some drivers want maximum range and sensitivity from their radar detectors. They want to know if an officer is 5 miles down the road, and they don’t mind dealing with false alerts that can be caused by…Read more
Will A Radar Detector Work In An Electric Vehicle?
Yes, it will! The EVolution is here and a K40 Radar Detectors and Laser Defusers will work in any electric vehicle.
Did you know that electric cars appeared long before the earliest gasoline cars?
The first known appearance of an electric vehicle was in the early 1830s in Scotland, but because the batteries were not…Read more
Custom Solutions To Keep You Ticket-Free.
What does K40 mean by “custom?”
Each driver and vehicle is unique. K40 has options for speeding ticket protection from motorcycles to motorhomes and everything in between.
Police use radar guns and laser guns to obtain your vehicles speed.
K40 Radar Detectors
Let’s start with the product itself. K40 radar detectors give you advance warning to the presence of police…Read more
Red Light and Speed Cameras
The truth about how they work, where they are, and how you can protect yourself from these tickets.
Although red light and speed cameras pose a unique threat to some drivers in some areas, the following are some facts and tools that can help drivers identify the risk in their area and help avoid these…Read more
K40 Radar FAQs
Last month, K40 posted Part 1 of a blog series answering some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) answered on its Consult line – 800-323-5608 .
The K40 Consult Line is a unique service available to all drivers with questions regarding police speed enforcement and protection options. K40’s favorite thing is to talk to people about their cars and…Read more
Radar Detectors Frequently Asked Questions
K 40 Answers Questions
K40’s Consult Line is a unique service available to all drivers with questions regarding police speed enforcement and protection options available. Our favorite thing is to talk to people about their cars, our products, and how we can help them avoid speeding tickets.
Do Radar Detectors Work?
The short answer is YES! Police…Read more
Are Radar And Laser Jammers Legal?
Although police can use either radar or laser guns to determine your speed , there are distinct differences in how they are used and the laws regarding how drivers may protect themselves from a speeding ticket.
The FCC governs police radar guns (Federal Communications Commission). They use radio frequencies that can travel great distances, making it easy for…Read more
When should a radar detector be replaced?
Just like any aftermarket vehicle product, your radar detector should be an investment that lasts. A radar detector’s lifespan can vary.
As radar and laser gun manufacturers develop and update their technology, police radar detector and laser jammer manufacturers must do the same. This technology tit-for-tat has been going on since the 1970s.
If your…Read more
What’s The Best Radar Detector For You?
To narrow down what might be the best radar detector for you, consider the following:
Where do you drive? What kind of vehicle do you drive? How many miles do you drive? Do you drive more locally or for longer distances? Do you intentionally speed or find yourself accidentally over the limit? Do you drive…Read more
Speeding Ticket Facts
Having a radar detector and laser jammer is one way of avoiding a speeding ticket. Knowing the facts about speeding tickets can help too.
Staggering Speeding Ticket Numbers
FORTY-ONE MILLION drivers will receive a speeding ticket each year. ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND speeding tickets are issued each day. Over SIX BILLION dollars in revenue…Read more