I do not speed!!! This is just a question i have but it is not about myself. I was told by someone that if you are caught speeding you will only get a warning if you are less 9 mph over the speed limit. Is this true and if so what is the point in having a speed limit if you can still speed?
2006-10-01 21:37:24 · 12 answers · asked by happyflamepepper 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Most officers wont bother to stop or cite for 9 mph over or less, unless you are in a very low speed area, such as a 15 mph or 25 mph school zone. But as every family has a black sheep, every department has that road Nazi that really would cite his own mom (these guys aren't generally liked even by cops).
Also remember that, even brand new, your speedometer is not calibrated. Your speedometer may read that you are Doing 58 in a 50 mph zone, but you may actually be doing 61 mph. Police vehicle speedometers and RADAR or calibrated regularly.
Really its a gamble of the circumstances.
2006-10-02 02:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm told that most speed cameras are only set to go off at an amount (usually 5-10 mph) over the speed limit. We don't have them in Missouri, they've never been approved by the state legislature and that's been interpreted as a no-go. As for a ticket, in Missouri they CAN give you a ticket for going 1 mph over the speed limit, but usually do not. I'm told there's a saying at the Highway Patrol academy: "eight you're fine, but nine you're mine."
2006-10-02 12:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the UK the rule of thumb is 10% plus 2mph over the limit (but this is at the officers discretion) so if you are a 30 zone then you could -in theory get away with 35 mph-in a 40 46 mph and so on. with the introduction of automated speed cameras (government piggy banks) the margins can even be less-so beware!!.
2006-10-02 06:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happyflamepepper:
The posted speed limit is the speed limit and anything over it is citeable. However as several others have explained, most communities allow police officers "discretion" when writing traffic citations up to a point. This allows for variables such as speedometer error, your attitude when stopped, etc.
In my state speeds of up to nine miles over the limit fall within the officers discretion. He/She may or may not issue a ticket. At ten miles or more over it is mandatory for the officer to write a citation, but this threshold varies with each state or municipal district..
2006-10-02 06:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think most drivers are always breaking the speed limit. The governments have some difficulties to control.
2006-10-02 04:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by JAMES 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the "speed cameras" location and jurisdiction, some areas Im assuming are warning only tickets, while others follow state code with points and money
2006-10-02 10:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the officer's decision. If you don't have a criminal record or any previous tickets then that may influence him to let you off with just a warning.
2006-10-02 05:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there must be a difference between the one that has legal limit+50mph and the one that has legal+9mph.
if u are an experienced driver u will know that u dont always look at your speed'o'meter and sometimes when u have the road free ahead u accelerate by reflex.
2006-10-02 04:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by bundakuSS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not i all places, where i live they will let you do 5 over, 6 over you get a ticket or warning at the officer's choice
2006-10-02 05:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by blue_eyed_southernman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is, it depends on the police man. It is his decision to give you a ticket or warn you. Depending on his/her mood.
2006-10-02 04:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋