Cop said I was going 38 in 25 mile zone . 2 cars in front of me and i was turning around a curve, i would of ended up in a ditch if I was speeding I was actually doing 20 He must of clocked the car that was going straight in front of me.He didnt allow me to see the radar gun . Can I use this in court.
2006-11-08 03:33:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Of course you can use it, but officers don't have to let you see thier radar reading. For all sorts of reason, first there is no law they have to. Next they normally want you to remain in your car for thier safety. Unless they are gonig to search your car.
Next as they are driving, they watch thier radar unit and can not lock it in place at the fastest speed esp if you start to slow down.
Some of the newer units will display fastest speed but not all of them do that.
You can in a pre-trial motion request to see the test log the officer does at the start of his shift to test his radar equipment.
But no it would not get the car in front of you, unless it was a semi tractor, it works off of the largest reflection mass of its signal.
2006-11-08 03:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The radar gun cannot be used as a defense, but the other cars can. There is no way for the cop to prove it was you he clocked. Explain your story to the judge and hope for the best.
2006-11-08 03:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by FabMom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually it IS your legal right to see the posting on the radar. As far as fighting it and winning, that would require a lot of research. Research such as calling the police station and seeing when the gun was last calibrated, when the last time the officer qualified to use it. These are both longshots but if both aren't kept to standard you win. The best thing to do is try to get ahold of the officer before the court date and ask if there is any way to possibly avoid the ticket. If you are nice and level headed, he may just drop the charges. Worst case scenario, at the court house, talk to the cop before and plea to only fine no points.
2006-11-08 03:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
the seeing the radar thing is a myth, they don't have to show it to you. But the cars in front of you can be used as a defense.
2006-11-08 03:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jon C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Griffey, It depends on what state you are located in. A lot of states differ in that area. In order to find out you will need to contact the law enforcement agency or the district court in your area. Good luck.
2006-11-08 04:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a police officer doesn't have to show you the radar gun.
2006-11-08 07:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can try but it probably won't fly.
your word against his, he has a radar gun.
better get a good attorney.
if you do fight it, it will probably end up costing more than if you just pay the ticket.
2006-11-08 03:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by killer boot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not!!! But make sure you have a good case. Sometimes unfortunately you cannot beat the law. Even if you are in the right
Good luck
2006-11-08 03:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck!!!....that won't hold up in court...been there done that
2006-11-08 03:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋