V1 Moments

I was traveling to work on my motorcycle via my usual route, V1 plugged in and switched on. “Brap.” it said, and ahead I could see one of those portable “information” radars that tell you your speed. Usually, most people slow down, then speed up right away when they’re past, myself included—but what’s this? It’s … continued

With the recent increase in lidar traps in Calgary, I decided that it was time for me to upgrade from my friend of four years, a Beltronics 985. My initial choices of lidar/radar detectors were the Escort Passport 8500 X50 and the Beltronics Sti. Not Valentine One; I though it too expensive. I settled on … continued

I bought my V1 just in time for a trip from Ann Arbor, Michigan to Miami. Along with two other two cars, we were cruising fast. It was clear the others had detectors. They always knew about the traps around the same time I did. They had Escorts, and I began to wonder if my … continued

It was dark and I was driving my family back from a state park, keeping the speedometer between 55 and 60. We were worried about wildlife on the roads. Also, since it was Labor Day weekend, I was sure the cops would be out. We see one with someone pulled over. As I pass him, … continued

“Yeah, right…Oh s—t!” These were the last words I heard from my driving buddies as the trap closed. They’ll be getting V1’s soon. My local Porsche club buddies and I frequently go on Saturday drives, early in the morning. There is a stretch nearby where we “open up.” We feel safe; we know the area. … continued

We were hustling up Interstate 5 to San Francisco. One of my passengers, a former military tech type, scoffed at the V1. “You paid HOW much for that thing? I got a good radar detector for $100!” As often happens on I-5, a small convoy formed. Looking over, I could see that one of them … continued

A new motorcycle deserves a new Valentine 1…and after positioning the instrument on the mount, I went for a short ride to make sure everything was okay. On the next ride, the V1 went flying off. I had forgotten to finalize the mount by permanently installing the Velcro. It slid perhaps 100 feet down the … continued

I was running late, and perhaps a little above the speed limit. Suddenly V1 reminded that I’m traveling in the ticket zone, so of course I slowed down. As the intensity meter increased and the arrow pointed straight ahead, my foot naturally relaxed on the gas. But my pulse didn’t. I always find it exciting … continued

V1 let me “get one” on a favorite cousin that I will never let him live down. The cousin, at the time, was a LEO for the county we both call home. He always loved the fact that the department could afford new cars and all the latest equipment, especially the speed detecting devices. When … continued

I’m by myself in the middle of Texas. Then I notice another car, something sporty, approaching from way back. I’m going a good click and it’s just a bit faster. As we come up on some small rises, I’m getting faint Ka mixed with K on V1, so I let up a bit. Sports car … continued