I got a ticket and he said I was going 91. I said no way was I going 91. So, I asked to see the radar. He said NO. I said it's my right and he said no it's not. So he gave me a ticket.
2006-09-12 16:01:22 · 6 answers · asked by djtedesco73 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If requested, the officer was in the wrong, not to allowing you to see it. It will stand up in court. Fight that puppy and document everything that happened!
2006-09-12 16:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this will vary by state, but I believe that you are entitled to see the radar. Most of the time, the reason cited for not showing you the radar is that its too dangerous for you to get out of the car. Be certain to ask when the radar was re-calibrated, by whom and when the officer was re-certified for radar/laser speed enforcement.
I will say as a side note, 91 mph is way too fast, so I hope that this is a mistake in your favor and not avoiding a ticket.
2006-09-12 23:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people are under the false notion that if you ask an officer to show you the radar unit then he has to oblige. Nothing could be further from the truth. An officer does not have to show the radar reading to anyone.
There is no law in any state that requires the officer to show the radar or laser reading on his gun. One of the primary reasons for this has to do with safety. The officer will not want to bear the liability of you getting hit by oncoming traffic. As a result, your request to view the radar unit will be declined.
2006-09-12 23:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mosaic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have to show you squat! I am a Deputy Marshall and If I even feel the wind flow through my hair too fast I can write you a ticket. Ask me to see my radar for proof, add 10 mph to the fine. It's always best to suck *** and stick with the "yes sir" "no sir" routine. Most cops have power trips and like to hear that BS. I haven't written a ticket for speeding in years without an accident involvement. Remember though, cops have to recertify on the particular radar/lazer unit they are operating every 3 years by NHTSA standards and will have to produce that ID card when required in court and for discovery. The best thing to do is ask the city attorney to drop it to a non-moving violation and learn how to suck wind better.
2006-09-13 00:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by ASE Master Wreck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can you have the right
2006-09-12 23:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by fairy princes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope!!!!
2006-09-13 01:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Tino 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋