Miata Mailing List: August 1996, Message #44
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   From: JEANNIE_HOBBS@hp-santaclara-om3.om.hp.com
Subject: Re: How to DETECT Radar Detectors
   Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 15:22:42 -0400

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>Where I live Radar Detectors are illegal and are confiscated when you are 
>caught with one. A favorite trick of Harvey Handcuff is to hide beside the
>road and flick the radar on and nab the guys who flash their brake lights. 
>Even people obeying the speed limit cant resist hitting the brakes when 
>the beeper sounds. Makes you feel like you've been had
>                   Brian           

     This is a clever trick.  However, does anyone know for certain if 
     Miatas' brake lights flash when you pull on the parking brake lever at 
     speed?  I know it's bad for your brakes, but "bad for your brakes" is 
     still cheaper than a speeding ticket PLUS losing your radar detector!
     
     I've messed with nasty tailgaters by slowing down via this method 
     until I get to a turnout (in the TRUCK, people!!  Not the Miata!).  
     Makes them back off a bit.
     
     Jeannie Hobbs
     Boulder Creek, CA
     Who doesn't tailgate nastily until at least two turnouts have been 
     ignored by the offender