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O4x5dude · 03-04-2011, 12:12 PM

I'm moving to Toronto from Calgary later this month. I was wondering if use Radar Detectors in Ontario are outright illegal, or is it just frown upon ?

MOAB · 03-04-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by O4x5dude

I'm moving to Toronto from Calgary later this month. I was wondering if use Radar Detectors in Ontario are outright illegal, or is it just frown upon ?

it is an offense to be operating a detector in ontario.

would you care if it was "frowned upon"? I wouldn't.

O4x5dude · 03-04-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MOAB

it is an offense to be operating a detector in ontario.

would you care if it was "frowned upon"? I wouldn't.

Thanks for the info... I'd still be careful if it was

Bimmer Al · 03-04-2011, 02:15 PM

illegal

Kriston · 03-04-2011, 03:01 PM

Illegal and they take it away from you when you get busted

trust me i know from personal experience.

BavFan_08 · 03-04-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kriston

Illegal and they take it away from you when you get busted

trust me i know from personal experience.

and you're looking at a 1-5,000 fine...I'm serious..I know someone who was charged..

Kriston · 03-04-2011, 03:14 PM

I had my experience probably 3 years back now. it was a Valentine 1 as well. Cop didnt charge me for having it, but he did take it away. He gave me a regular ticket. Good thing he didnt show up to court when I fought it. So it was dropped. But i still lost the detector.

Jaypod · 03-04-2011, 03:34 PM

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and you're looking at a 1-5,000 fine...I'm serious..I know someone who was charged..

Thats a frist I have heard someone being fined. The fine is more like $160 for first offence and up to a maximum of $1000. They will be confiscated.

Use is illegal. You can own one, just not use it in Ontario.

McGrumpy · 03-04-2011, 04:05 PM

They have in some vehicles Radar Detector Detectors and are used on the 401. If caught the fine is about $170 and the unit is confiscated. This is what I have only read.

You are allowed to have one in your possession but it must be in the trunk and not in use of course.

There is a unit out there that is 100% invisible.

This site is good for information etc.
http://www.kmph.ca/

lcs · 03-04-2011, 04:32 PM

I know the Beltronics STi radar detector is invisible.

hubble bubble · 03-04-2011, 09:55 PM

Bell STi is still detectable, but you have to be really close (within 100 feet) to be detected, and of course they can still see it. Strangely, the distributor is in Missisauga.

The radar detector detector was developed in Ontario and can sniff out "normal" radar detectors from up to 1000 yards, supposedly.

Just one more reason not to move back to Ontario.

MOAB · 03-04-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

Bell STi is still detectable, but you have to be really close (within 100 feet) to be detected, and of course they can still see it. Strangely, the distributor is in Missisauga.

The radar detector detector was developed in Ontario and can sniff out "normal" radar detectors from up to 1000 yards, supposedly.

Just one more reason not to move back to Ontario.

and what are the reasons to move to Calgary??

BavFan_08 · 03-04-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

Thats a frist I have heard someone being fined. The fine is more like $160 for first offence and up to a maximum of $1000. They will be confiscated.

Use is illegal. You can own one, just not use it in Ontario.

ok...I must be way off base then...Perhaps I was led to believe the fine was bigger then it was...about 5-6 years ago I was getting speeding tickets left right and centre...125km/hr...130km/hr...140km/hr...all female cops on the 401...I almost started using a radar detector until someone told me the fines were insane...then I started driving smarter and I grew up in the process....

bulldog_yyc · 03-05-2011, 07:25 AM

you should be fine 90% of the time if you have the undetectable units (STI driver for example). Id say its not worth it unless you go for long drives on the highway - otherwise, you will be in traffic most of the time in Toronto and going below the speed limit.

Jaypod · 03-05-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BavFan_08

...then I started driving smarter and I grew up in the process....

This is the best attitude to have. Besides there are some good tracks around to have some fun in our cars!

03-04-2011, 12:12 PM	#1
O4x5dude First Lieutenant 37 Rep 384 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Canadian Rockies iTrader: (13)	Ontario Residents pleasse chime in I'm moving to Toronto from Calgary later this month. I was wondering if use Radar Detectors in Ontario are outright illegal, or is it just frown upon ?
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Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 151 Rep 2,327 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Illegal and they take it away from you when you get busted trust me i know from personal experience. __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 151 Rep 2,327 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	I had my experience probably 3 years back now. it was a Valentine 1 as well. Cop didnt charge me for having it, but he did take it away. He gave me a regular ticket. Good thing he didnt show up to court when I fought it. So it was dropped. But i still lost the detector. __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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McGrumpy Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (3)	They have in some vehicles Radar Detector Detectors and are used on the 401. If caught the fine is about $170 and the unit is confiscated. This is what I have only read. You are allowed to have one in your possession but it must be in the trunk and not in use of course. There is a unit out there that is 100% invisible. This site is good for information etc. http://www.kmph.ca/ __________________ 2007 328xi Black Sapphire Metallic / BMS PBX / K & N Filter / BMS Angel Eyes / OEM Blacklines / OEM M3 Spoiler / BMW Performance Grilles / VMR V710 19" Gun Metal /
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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Bell STi is still detectable, but you have to be really close (within 100 feet) to be detected, and of course they can still see it. Strangely, the distributor is in Missisauga. The radar detector detector was developed in Ontario and can sniff out "normal" radar detectors from up to 1000 yards, supposedly. Just one more reason not to move back to Ontario.
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bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	you should be fine 90% of the time if you have the undetectable units (STI driver for example). Id say its not worth it unless you go for long drives on the highway - otherwise, you will be in traffic most of the time in Toronto and going below the speed limit.
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