I
believe that laser
detectors are still currently legal, with no case have been judged against them (though I wouldn't like to be the first one!).
But laser
emitters which are used to deliberately scramble the readings on police speed dectection units - they have been proven to have a big fine attached.
However, laser based systems which are
actually used to open garage doors are altogether a more grey area. They happen to also interfere with the aforemention speed detection units.
Not sure
quite how critical this was in the case linked to above, as his defence was that he didn't know it was fitted (d'oh!) - but
Quote:
There were no similar devices fitted to the door of his garage, which was used for storage. The LT400 can be bought as a car-only device or as one with a home fitting to go on a garage.
Judge Jacqueline Davies told Eady, who had driven more than 140,000 miles in the last four years: "I am satisfied that you took deliberate action in acquiring this equipment with a view to avoiding further points from a laser gun."
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buyer, most definately beware (as they say)