It's everyone's idea of a bad day. Here's the scenario. You've taken the car out for a spin and you're driving along minding your own business. There's hardly anyone else out on the road so it's a real pleasant drive.

You're on your way to run a quick errand, then home to relax with the family, when suddenly red and blue lights are flashing and you're pulled over by the police. Suddenly reality hits, and a nice day is ruined. You're off schedule, and you'll probably get a ticket.

You wish there were some way to know where these surprise visitors hide in wait. Well, there is a way to find that out. Maybe you didn't know that there are devices you can buy to tell you where the police are waiting. And, as a bonus, they'll also warn you about those nasty hidden traffic cameras that can catch you even when there's no human being around.

Seems outrageous that we can be caught after the fact, doesn't it? These cameras catch you when you're oblivious and you don't even know what you've done wrong. Maybe you were a bit over the speed limit, but no one was even around to mind. So you go home and think everything's fine, but then a little envelope comes in the mail...a speeding ticket.

Why, if no one was hurt? Because it's sometimes forgotten that one of the main jobs of the police force is to collect money. Tickets are a huge source of revenue for the police department. And it's maddening when they're taking it from you for a minor infraction. Luckily, there are devices you can buy at places like phantomplate that are radar/laser detection systems.

They can tell you where the hidden cameras are so you can slow down as you approach where one is. No speeding at that particular place now means no ticket sent to your home later. It can cost you $1000 for one ticket, what with points being about $900 and the ticket another $100. And who needs points which can lead to license suspension?

So a radar detection device is well worth it, especially since you can get one for about $200. Maybe you were hesitating to spend the money before, but it seems like a good investment now, doesn't it?