[Mgs] "black plate cars"

[Bob Howard]

David,
   Is the reflected laser beam reflected sufficiently away from the laser
gun's receiver if the licence plate is tilted down a few degrees, or
dispersed if the licence plate is bowed?
Bob


 But like I said, their
> effectiveness is dubious.  Here in Washington, the cops do
> aim their laser guns at the license plates, which are
> retro-reflective and send the pulse right back.  If you
> aim at any other part of the car, the beam will scatter
> which is why you can detect laser guns over hills and
> around corners with a laser-compatible radar detector if
> the conditions are right.  I've done so with my Valentine I
> many times.
> 
> 
> 
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