[Bill Broderick]

Do you find that you utilize the smartcord buttons often? I have a Bel radar detector (made by the same company that makes Escort). In my current car, I have it mounted high on the windshield on the passenger side of the rear view mirror, where it's easily within reach.

The model that I have has GPS built into it, which allows you to mark locations where you get false alarms. The only time that I ever touch the Bel is when I mark those locations. However, after the first month of use, everything was marked and I really have no need to touch it.

Right now, I'm planning on using the same setup when I get the CT. I bought the non-smartcord direct wire. However, if people are using the smartcord buttons for something that I haven't thought of (and may find useful), now would be the time for me to switch over to the smart cord. Otherwise I'm better off not getting it (and not needing to mount the remote.

 

[Bill Broderick]

They are legal in the US, with the exception of Virginia.

... and Washington D.C.

If I were to ever get pulled over, even though they are legal, I would take it down. I'd be embarrased if he pulled me over, saw it and said "gee, that thing did you a lot of good, didn't it"?

If you get pulled over, leave the radar detector alone. The cop that pulled you over is watching you from the time that he turns his lights on til the time that he gets to your car. You don't want him seeing you try to hide something (even if it is only a radar detector). It will put him on edge. You don't want that.

If you get pulled over, open your window, turn your interior lights on (if it's night time) and put your hands on the steering wheel. When the cop gets to your window, be polite (Yes, sir. No, sir. etc...). If he asks you to give him something, tell him where it is before you start reaching for it (Insurance card? Yes sir, that's in my glove box). You'd be surprised at how much better you are treated by a cop who has pulled you over when you go out of your way to make him more comfortable when he approaches your vehicle.