Missouri Department of Transportation has purchased two L-RADs

[Wilikon]

http://youtu.be/NUmd6RQLQds

Missouri To Deploy Ear-Splitting LRAD Sound Cannons To Deter Speeders

The Missouri DoT plans to blast a high-pitched siren, very loudly, along with warnings to “slow down” to drivers.

The LRAD first came to prominence over the last decade, as it was found to be a non-lethal cureall for riotous crowd control, and also pirate defense. Point an LRAD at someone who finds whatever you’re doing disagreeable, fire the sucker up, and suddenly they are blasted with up to 153 decibels of noise.P

And how loud is 153 decibels? Well, lets put it this way: a standard-issue firework, if there is such a thing, exploding three feet away from you is slightly quieter. A Boeing 747 taking off right next to your head is much quieter.

http://jalopnik.com/missouri-to-deploy-ear-splitting-lrad-sound-cannons-to-1562542772/+robertsorokanich

[bryant.coleman]

lol.. the Japanese bought them in 2009.

In February 2009, the Japanese whaling fleet operating in Antarctic waters near Australia installed LRADs on their vessels. The device was used against activists of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society after they harassed the factory ship.

[Lethn]

Lawsuit for ear damage in 3.... 2.... 1....