The question of how often law enforcement agencies should replace RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) equipment varies depending on a number of different factors, including the type of RADAR technology. The budget of individual agencies is also an important consideration. Generally speaking, police departments try to keep their equipment up-to-date to ensure reliability in speed […]
2024 is off to a great start for Kustom Signals and, like last year, it is looking to be another great year of innovation and achievements. As we anticipate this year’s new developments, let’s take a quick look back at some of our most significant highlights from 2023. Argus Joins the Kustom Signals Product Line […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading cause of unintentional death for teens in the United States is motor vehicle crashes. Although teen drivers, aged 15 to 20, are the smallest age group of drivers, representing about five percent of all total drivers, this age group typically has the highest […]
Ski and snowboard resorts throughout the United States continue to see an uptick in visitors as more enthusiasts and vacationers partake in these cold-weather activities. Across the country, ski areas have had four consecutive seasons of increased skier visits, reports the Colorado Sun. For the 2022-23 season, historic snowfall across the western region drew nearly […]
Humanity has become increasingly reliant upon technology. As new and advanced tech is introduced, the more we integrate it into our lives. Technology permeates all areas of our lives, especially in the workplace. It’s essential to most businesses, including law enforcement agencies, and continues to offer multiple benefits, from enhanced safety to cost and time […]
Overview Summary As RADAR technology continues to evolve, some agencies are re-evaluating long-standing equipment performance and functional test standards, particularly the use of tuning forks. In recent years, some agencies have discontinued tuning fork tests entirely. This trend has introduced new questions: Are tuning fork tests still truly needed? Should agencies consider phasing them out? […]
Cameras are widely used by law enforcement officers as a reliable way to combat speed violators and capture evidence of law breaking. Major cities around the world and cross-continent highways all over the globe have installed speed cameras to make roads safer, turning them into one of the most valuable tools for traffic enforcement. According […]
The United States has nearly 230 million licensed drivers. Just over 11 million of those drivers are between the ages of 15 to 20 years old, according to the 2020 statistics compiled by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.) Tragically, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for this age group (15 […]
As long as we have roadways and drivers, traffic violations will happen. An estimated 50,000 drivers are pulled over by law enforcement each day—about 20 million traffic stops annually. The causes of traffic stops range from expired plates to more serious infractions, such as distracted driving. One of the most dangerous driving behaviors that can […]
In 2018, Kustom Signals released the revolutionary Eagle® 3 directional RADAR, which has since become an extremely popular choice among law enforcement agencies for the ultimate in RADAR technology. Eagle 3 Technology The first RADAR to independently verify the Doppler patrol speed without an electrical connection to the patrol vehicle, the Eagle 3 has patented […]
