Nothing angers regular people more than seeing a cop speeding down their street without his lights flashing, being above the law.

According to a recent article about a couple in Atlanta, Georgia, who were sick of people speeding down their street and endangering their children; set up their own radar gun with a camera to catch would be speeders and report them to the police. They caught the biggest fish of them all speeding and it landed them in hot water.

When Officer Richard Perrone sped through their neighborhood, they thought it would be a good opportunity to make an example of him. So, they reported him to his employers in the next county, the County Police. They pursued the issue to the point where they were accused of stalking Officer Perrone and ended up in court, fighting for their rights.

According to Lee Sipple quoted from the article: “I was under the impression that I wasn’t supposed to be scared of the police, but this officer…he’s trying to poke at me, trying to intimidate me, trying to harass me,” Lee said. “I live here, I can’t retreat, I can’t go no further back. I mean, what am I to do?”

The story has a happy ending, though. Richard Perrone eventually dropped the charges and it was pursued no further.

For those that wish to set up their own speed checkpoints in the their neighborhood, I recommend the Bushnell Speedster II. It's a great entry level radar gun that is versatile and easy to use.

Did you know it’s illegal for local law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania to use Radar Guns to catch speeders?

A state law in Pennsylvania prevents local authorities from having the right to use Radar Guns to catch speeders, only the Pennsylvania State Police are allowed the privilege.

Why is the law like that? It doesn’t really make much sense. According to a CBS News 21 in Harrisburg, the state government doesn’t trust that local authorities will use the devices properly. In addition they don’t want cash strapped municipalities using them simply raise easy money.

The question that ran through my mind when I read this was, how do they catch speeders, then? Well, the old fashioned way. They set up two white lines on the road, park between them, hold a stopwatch and time every car that goes through. If it goes through too quickly, then they are speeding. Obviously this method is unreliable. I’m not very good at math, who’s to say the cop nailing you for speeding is?

There’s change on the horizon, though. Pennsylvania State House Bill 1957 would give local law enforcement the right to use radar guns, effectively ending the State Police Monopoly on radar gun usage.

Radarguns.com would like to welcome local law enforcement agencies from Pennsylvania. We hope your state changes the law soon. When they do, check out our Radar Gun Buying Guide to help you pick out the best radar gun for your organization.

I read an interesting article in a Minnesota newspaper the other day. A neighborhood was having a problem with speeders. So, the local town gave ordinary people radar guns and had them stakeout, recording speeders and their license plate numbers as they sped by. There was no authority to actually write a ticket, but stern warnings were mailed to the offenders after the information was collected by the Police Department.

Wondering how fast the idiot who thinks he is driving a racecar is going? Consider purchasing an inexpensive Bushnell Radar Gun and stakeout your neighborhood. Simply write down the license plate number and send the info off to your local police department. Don’t let unsafe speeders get away with their actions!

Who knows, maybe constantly bothering them with speeders will have them do a speed crackdown in your neighborhood. I’m not advocating running after speeders and yelling at them to slow down, clutching your Bushnell Radar Gun. That would be incredibly dangerous.

And when you’re done tattling on your speedy neighbors, go out into the backyard and play catch with your kid. Aim the Bushnell Radar Gun at his pitch and see if you have the next Nolan Ryan on your hands. Civil and Sports applications of Bushnell Radar Guns are equally as much fun.