2007-07-11 16:26:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Probably. I used to work with a guy that had a metal plate in his head and he always set off the metal detectors.
2007-07-11 16:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well do so. Before you walk through the metal detector, tell airport security about your leg/plate.
2007-07-11 23:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend keeps setting off metal detectors, and all she's got is a mere pin in her arm. But once she shows the scar, they let her through after scanning her with the metal detector thing.
2007-07-12 05:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke my leg in November 2006 had metal plates and screws installed to hold everything together... I have been through three different airport scanners and haven't been stopped yet... If you are worried take a photo of your Xray....
2007-07-12 00:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by liberty_wells 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not, but possibly.
My mom had lots of metal in her from various hip replacements; only at SeaTac airport did she ever set off any alarms, and she's flown numerous times.
Even if it does, once they narrow the metal down to a specific region with the hand-held units, and find nothing hidden in your clothes, they'll wave you through.
PS - Doctor certificates are useless - they still have to scan you, and terrorists can get doctors' notes, too.
2007-07-11 23:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the detector.
I doubt it will, but it does happen.
They will use a wand to determine.
http://metal-detector-tips.com
Tom
2007-07-12 14:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tom T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋