Probably not. "Retro-reflective" plates use tiny embedded glass beads, so
that a significant propoportion of any light that hits them is reflected
directly back at the source, regardless of angle. This is different than a
mirror, for example, which will redirect the beam depending on the angle.
on 11/5/07 7:01 AM, Bob Howard at mgbob@juno.com wrote:
> David,
> Is the reflected laser beam reflected sufficiently away from the laser
> gun's receiver if the licence plate is tilted down a few degrees, or
> dispersed if the licence plate is bowed?
> Bob
>
>
> But like I said, their
>> effectiveness is dubious. Here in Washington, the cops do
>> aim their laser guns at the license plates, which are
>> retro-reflective and send the pulse right back. If you
>> aim at any other part of the car, the beam will scatter
>> which is why you can detect laser guns over hills and
>> around corners with a laser-compatible radar detector if
>> the conditions are right. I've done so with my Valentine I
>> many times.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Breneman david_breneman@yahoo.com
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