The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards requires 40-hour training for certification in police radar.
Also all police radar and laser devices used in Michigan must also be on the International Chief of Police approved list.
The Michigan Court of Appeals have also ruled in People vs. Frency 133 MICH. APP 526-1985 the following guidelines must be addressed to allow into evidence a reading from a police radar speed measurement device:
The officer operating the device has adequate training and experience in its operation.
The radar device was in proper working condition and properly installed in the patrol vehicle at the time of the issuance of the citation.
The radar device was used in an area where road conditions are such that there is a minimum possibility of distortion (spurious readings).
The input speed of the patrol vehicle was verified. This also means that the speedometer of the patrol vehicle was independently calibrated.
The radar is retested at the end of the shift in the same manner that it was tested prior to the shift and that the radar be serviced by the manufacturer or other professional as recommended.
The radar operator is able to establish that the target vehicle was within the operational area of the beam at the time the reading was displayed.
The particular unit has been certified for use by an agency with some demonstrable expertise in the area.
Not a member of non-resident compact.
Illegal to transport more then $50 worth of cigarettes into the state.
Phone/Texting Laws
• Texting ban while driving. • Local ban only.
Aircraft Enforcement
The Michigan Police does have a variety of Aircraft they can utilize for traffic enforcement including one Cessna 182 fixed wing, eight Bel 430’s and one Bel Long Rangert.
Pacing
Police do speed enforcement using both rear and forward facing pacing.
Red Light and/or Photo Radar Enforcement
No
Police Radar Enforcement
State procurement records over the past 5-years indicate that the following police radar guns are used by both state and local police agencies.
Applied Concepts Stalker Dual SL Ka-Band
Decatur Electronics Speed Trak K-Band
Decatur Electronics Speed Trak Ka-Band
Decatur Electronics Genesis Select K-Band
Decatur Electronics Genesis Select Ka-Band
Kustom Signals Falcon K-Band
Kustom Signals Pro 1000DS K-Band
Kustom Signals Golden Eagle II K-Band
Kustom Signals Golden Eagle II Ka-Band
MPH Industries Bee III Ka-Band
MPH Industries Python III K-Band
MPH Industries Python III Ka-Band
MPH Industries Speed Gun K-Band
MPH Industries Z-25 K-Band
Police Lidar Enforcement
State procurement records over the past 5-years indicate that the following police lidar guns are used by both state and local police agencies.
Applied Concepts Stalker Lidar
Digital Ally
Kustom Signals Pro Laser III
Kustom Signals Ultralyte LRB
LTI 100 LRB
Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser Model S
Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser Model R
VASCAR
Police do utilize VASCAR speed timing equipment.
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Return Policy
Dash Mounted Radar Detectors, Accessories, Mounting Systems: These products come with our 30-day money back guarantee provided that they are returned in
resalable condition. This requires that all parts, accessories, warranty
cards and packaging are returned.
Installed Products: Any radar detector/laser jammer product that requires installation is exempt from our 30-day return policy if the product is removed from the packaging and/or if the buyer installs
and/or attempts to install the product on a vehicle it becomes a
nonreturnable product.
This exception includes all laser jammers, installed radar detectors, and the Veil Stealth Coating.
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