Michael Valentine viewed the national speed limit as a trigger for a ‘holy war’ between speed-seeking drivers and law enforcement using radar guns, illustrating the personal conflict over control on the roads.
He believed that police radar, while technological, was still prone to human error, stating the radar is 'an electronic device of fallible character in the hands of ordinary human beings.'
Valentine's passion for speed and belief in drivers' autonomy led to the creation of the Escort radar detector, which received overwhelming praise from Car and Driver magazine and significantly boosted sales.
After the split with partner Jim Jaeger, Valentine continued innovating in speed detection technology with his company Valentine Research, proving his commitment to enhancing drivers’ radar detection capability.
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