WHEREAS, Radar and lidar detectors and other speed detection avoidance devices have only one purpose which is not in the best interest of highway safety; and

WHEREAS, The use of these devices allows vehicle operators to avoid detection by law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Drivers utilizing these devices cause a danger to the motoring public by traveling at excessive speeds; and

WHEREAS, The banning of radar detectors will help prevent excessive vehicle speeds, crashes, injuries and deaths on our highways; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the members of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, duly assembled at its 105th annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, encourage lobbying for legislation at the state level to ban radar and lidar detectors in all vehicles.