I agree with you there,
But If you where to Jam and not allow a lock on your car eventually
that would be considered obstruction and I'm pretty sure that is where they say its illegal and pull you over.
Your should only be jamming long enough to slow down right.
and besides we only go 10-15 over the speed limit right.
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Originally Posted by Cman333
It's a private website, written by a retired cop. Again easily misinterpreted. This is his interpretation.
Straight from the site
"Nothing in this web site is intended to provide legal advice or to be relied on as binding. "
From sense.bc.ca
"The reason cited by the police in this case for detaining the suspect was “information gathering”. I believe it is reasonable to consider running a speed enforcement trap is a form of information gathering. And until a citizen is made aware, by the police that they are executing a duty, it is not possible for an obstruction to occur. It’s easy to come to the conclusion that officers hiding 1000 feet away, from an oncoming motorist, without their emergency lights on (or in an unmarked car behind a tree), clearly has no intention of letting the motorist know that they are executing a duty. Hiding is a vital part of the “speed trap” concept and as a result it is in most cases impossible for an obstruction charge to occur during the execution of a speed trap."
So basically it's legal in BC to sell,buy,install. Cops frown upon it, their only way to get rid of the problem is to charge someone as obstructing. So really, grey area. In 15+ years I've never heard anyone successfully prosecuted yet. Not to say there isn't any. I'm sure some douche weaving in and out of heavy traffic going 100+ in a 50 probably got charged.
Much like radar detectors, cops frown upon it. They'll tell you it illegal. I've argued with cops before that tried to confiscate my detectors. But no, it's legal. I've gotten them back from the front desk every time.
It's really a matter of WILL it happen. If it does, they'll bully you with scare tactics. Most people don't want to go to court, so bullying works. Just my opinion. But if used properly, you're suppose to avoid the whole fiasco.
I've only seen VI's issued, and in some cases cops themselves pull out/cut the sensors/display right on the spot.
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