@bucko Now I finally understand why on the new 2013 driver's license test they have all these photos where there is a CD blocking part of the license plate.
@AlPage48 yeah they are really serious about it. Any attempt to mess with the license plate (forged documents, obscured by CD, etc.) is an immediate 12 point offense and results in a revoked license.
From what I have been told, the problem is the speed cameras, which are installed on many highways. I have not heard about cops using radar guns themselves.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions and links.
I think messing with the car electricals is going to be more trouble than it's worth for this situation. If I had more time and *really* wanted to power a rice cooker I'd consider getting the car rigged for it. My brother did something similar in the US. But at this point it's not that critical and there are alternatives.
I think I'm going to go with a petrol stove. In the US I have one of these multi-fuel stoves, an MSR Dragonfly, and it's awesome. So I think I will get something similar here. I just have to make sure a wok will fit on it.
The propane tank is probably the most efficient solution, given the wide availability of propane and the nice little single-burner stoves you can buy, but I don't like the idea of carrying around one of those tanks, especially if we get into an accident. That could just be paranoia, but that's how I feel.
@bucko thanks. I ended up getting a Chinese one that seemed to be well-liked on Taobao. It has dual cameras so I can watch the back too.
Are radar detectors illegal in China? I am having a helluva time finding one on taobao, and I can only conclude it's because they're prohibited.
I was told it was worth it's cost in traffic tickets to get one. Also since I will be traveling all over China and you have to pay tickets wherever they are issued, it would be terrible if I got speed-camera tickets in other provinces. Imagine getting a ticket in Qinghai and not knowing until you are back in Yunnan! I have to sell the car when I get back, so this will just become a nightmare.
I have looked on Taobao under every conceivable Chinese term I could find. 雷达流动测速 (Mobile Speed Radar) seems to work the best, and produces a page with more filters, which usually means you've found the right term, but none of these are traditional looking radar detectors. They're all multi-function devices with huge screens. I already have a car camera and GPS. I just want a good ol' radar/laser detector.
You can search in English but that produces only a few results for Russian radar detectors.
I also know I can get them on Yuantongbei Lu in the tech shops, but I was hoping to find them on Taobao so I can read reviews and compare brands.
Any comments or experience?
Thanks.
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