Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74

Published On Oct 19, 2024, 4:53 PM

Michael Valentine, an influential electrical engineer, passed away and is remembered for co-developing the Escort radar detector, which gained popularity after the introduction of a national speed limit of 55 mph. Valentine believed in challenging speed limits and upgraded his radar detectors over the years, significantly impacting the radar detector industry.