LASER ALERT SUPPORT MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  LASER ALERT FAQ's:

Where is the best place to mount a Laser detector?

I drove past a Speed Detection van but my Laser Alert did not activate.

What is the best position for my LASER ALERT?

Does LASER ALERT provide detection from the rear?

The view through my rear windscreen is restricted, what can I do?

Can I use LASER ALERT on a motorbike?

How much warning does LASER ALERT give me?

Where is the best place to mount a Laser detector?

Tests with Speed Enforcement teams have shown that the most effective place for mounting a single detector is low down on the front windscreen. Above 200 metres this has proved to warn every time the vehicle was targeted. (tested with a standard saloon car). If the Laser gun is targeting your number plate at less than 200 metres it is likely that a dashboard mounted LASER ALERT WILL NOT detect the signal. At 200 metres the beam of the Laser can be as little as 200 mm.

I drove past a Speed Detection van but my Laser Alert did not activate.

A lot of people believe that the police are checking every vehicle as they go by, this is not the case. Guidelines state that an officer can only measure the speed of a vehicle that they believe to be exceeding the posted limit.This is often why a driver with a Laser detector fitted may see a gun or van nearby, but will not get a warning alarm as they drive by.

What is the best position for my LASER ALERT?

Place LASER ALERT in the centre of the windscreen, as low down as possible. Ensure that the flat detector panes are not obstructed by the windscreen wipers.

Does LASER ALERT provide detection from the rear?

Yes, there are two detector planes on the module offering front and rear detection through the rear windscreen.

The view through my rear windscreen is restricted, what can I do?

You can link LASER ALERTs together in a daisy chain. There is a port on LASER ALERT that allows you to plug an additional module into it. You can then place the second module on in the rear windscreen. An additional 2 metre extension cable is available, which provides an overall cable length of 3 metres. Further extension cables can be used as required.

Can I use LASER ALERT on a motorbike?

The electrical system on a motorbike is far noisier than that of a car. This can cause LASER ALERT to false alarm in some instances.

How much warning does LASER ALERT give me?

LASER ALERT can detect a signal beyond the operational range of a laser gun. The further away from the source the more likely you are to detect a signal as the beam emitted is conical and becomes wider over distance.