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Avoid speed-trap tickets with a radar & laser detector - Under $30

Posted 32 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael

Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation

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I know I am going to get a bunch of negative feedback on this one so let me put those issues on the table immediately. This article is NOT intended to help people speed. In fact, I'm absolutely against speeding, being the father of two young children and a very careful driver. Radar detectors are a constant reminder to keep your speed down, and if you do happen to enter a dreaded speed-trap, this little device from Buy.com will save you the cost of a ticket and those inevitable insurance hikes.

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How to buy all that stuff the police seize. And it's cheap.

Posted 35 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael

Life Hacks, Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs

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Ever wondered what happens to all that stuff the good folks of law enforcement have stashed away? You know, anything from car stereos to bags of diamond necklaces, watches and gold rings. Well, when it's no longer required as evidence several things can happen to it. If the police can find the original owners, they'll get it back. If they can't, they'll often sell it off at auctions. And I've just found a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff like this at silly prices.

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Fight Your Speeding Ticket, Save Yourself Some Dough

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Life Hacks, Cars and Transportation

I've never fought a speeding ticket before. I usually just pay it and forget it. By "usually", I mean, for the two tickets I got before when I was 16 and 19 years old.

My recent ticket was an anomaly for a couple of reasons. And I've decided that I have to fight it, so I've been researching ways in which you can fight your tickets. Here's what happened to me, and what I found out about fighting the system.

Country Road, Take Me Home, Late at Night, With a Big Truck Following Me....

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