This article was updated with new information in December 2024. Uh-oh. Yup, those are indeed red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. It's a position many of us have been in, but there ...

Even if you’re a safe and attentive driver, you still run the risk of getting a ticket in spots where a speed limit abruptly changes. A radar detector serves as a second set of eyes—a vigilant copilot ...

I've scoured the current market to bring you the best, most up-to-date radar detectors available so you can drive with confidence and stay ahead of the curve. So what's the best radar detector you can ...

The R7 consistently detects speed-measuring devices at enough distance to slow down. The false-alert filtering is on par with more expensive radar detectors, and voice announcements make it easy to ...

The Valentine V1 Gen2 is capable of detecting radar and laser signals from farther away than other models I’ve tested. The V1 Gen2 offers 360-degree protection, with front and rear antennas. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This article was updated with new products, testing, and information in September 2026. A spirited drive ...

Amazon Prime Day is happening now and runs through June 26, which means car lovers can take advantage of huge discounts on some of the most popular radar detectors on the market. For enthusiasts who ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Buying a radar detector may seem like overkill, but even if you’re driving just 10 or 15 mph above the ...

More specifically, I needed three of the best radar detectors money can buy: the Escort Redline 360c, the Uniden R8W, and the Valentine One V1 Gen2. Each claims to offer near-psychic awareness of ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. We take a look at the best radar detectors currently available, explaining their features and hopefully finding one ...