They can cost you money, your license or even more if you are not careful. Few people know more about that than William Johnson himself, creator of the top resource for radar detectors and more, the Rated Radar Detector Org. The site boasts of helpful content such as reviews, tips and news, all for drivers who want to be on the safe side as well as hobbyists discovering the joys of radio technology. The story behind the creation of the company is very personal to William, and yet he recognizes that it is a familiar tale to one too many motorists. He sought out radar detectors after horror stories from friends on the road regarding unreasonable tickets — negotiating fees, appearing in court, hiring a lawyer — and decided he wanted none of the hassle. He was still ticket-free at this point, and blissfully so, so he went ahead to buy cheap equipment and set it on his car. Easy, right? Ironically though, his clean record was no longer spotless shortly after. Our founder, who wanted to live a little, caught the attention of a trooper nearby and had his speed captured by a radar gun. His radar detector failed to give notice, and it was too late to do anything that would not get him in trouble. “Once is enough,” William thought to himself. There’s no reason to cheapen out if the wallet is willing. He bought another that was a great leap from his first one, and used it for years.
