Both the V1 and the Passport Max feature a full suite of sensors, including K-band, Ka-band, the older X-band, and laser (aka LIDAR). Both will tell you which band is active -- with the V1 having ...

So long to Mike Valentine, champion of radar detector tech and creator of the legendary Valentine One. Radar bands break down into three categories, as Valentine explains, these being microwaves on ...

The use of radar detectors has remained a hotly debated practice for as long as drivers have been trying to avoid cops on the road. Generally speaking, you'll only ever come into contact with police ...

Pairing a quality radar detector like the Valentine One V1 Gen 2 (the new version of the legendary original Valentine One that we’ve been testing and that is pictured installed in our vehicle above) ...

The automotive industry has lost one of the great saviors of speed. Michael Valentine, president of Valentine Research and one of the leading pioneers in the radar detection business, has passed away ...

The first automobile driver ever fined for speeding was Walter Arnold in England’s Kent County, circa 1896. Arnold, a Benz dealer, got caught going approximately 8 mph, well over the 2-mph limit for ...

Radar detectors can identify the signature of police radar guns, alerting you to their presence. Sometimes, this extra warning is the difference between you and a costly ticket — so long as they’re ...

Two of the most popular things on The Garage last year were reviews of a radar detector from Escort and a dash cam from Garmin. Clearly, you all see the value in additional protection. Well, that, or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're a habitual speeder or a usually law-abiding citizen, it's easy to stray above the speed limit every now and then. If you're ...