does anyone know what the unlawful speed is for a 25mph zone or a 40mph zone? i got pulled over by un unmarked car for doing 32 in a 25.
2006-11-28 01:15:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
By law it is illegal to go any faster then the posted speed limit. Even if by 1 MPH. Cops would be over burdened if they enforced this. Most cops will let you go over the speed limit by a certain amount depending on how fast the speed limit is. In a 65, you can go 75 with almost never getting pulled over. in a 55, 65. But under 45 they somtimes pull you over for just 5-10 over. In a 25, they dont like seeing you go faster then 4-5.
In short, the higher the posted speed limit, the more you can get away with speeding.
Heres a little secret. If you traveling on the interstate and a cop passes you at 65 or more and doesnt have his blues on he is breaking the law. You can actually follow him at whatever speed he is going and he wont pull you over.
2006-11-28 01:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by john 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speeding tickets are very difficult to fight but presuming everything you just said is accurate, you might be able to have your case heard before a judge. If you can somehow get the cop to admit that he or she was not using a radar detector then perhaps you can get a judge to drop the charges. Or better yet, if by some stroke of luck the officer is not licensed to operate a radar detector, the charges can get thrown out. When I did a legal internship for my undergrad I've seen that happen before. Otherwise, best case scenario, maybe you can plea bargain the charges down below the ''unlawful speeding'' charge.
2016-05-22 22:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
26 in a 25 and 41 in a 40 mph zone are unlawful speeds. Although most officers do not pull you over unless you are going 5 mph over the posted speed limit.
2006-11-28 01:19:25 · answer #3 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just get your license? The lawful speed is the one posted. The unlawful speed is as little as 1 MPH over that posted speed. Anything over a posted speed can and is considered "SPEEDING" and you can be cited for it. In a 25 MPH zone, 32 MPH is 7 over ... you were speeding!
2006-11-28 01:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you're a smart cookie, aren't ya! Let's see, in a 25mph zone, 26mph and above are unlawful speeds. In a 40mph zone, 41mph and above are unlawful. Tomorrow, we will discuss when it's appropriate to stop at a stop sign. Until then kids, remember, Mr. Rogers loves you. Good-bye! MUAH!
2006-11-28 01:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by joe_rocket_81 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Canada, any speed over the posted speed limit is unlawful and you can be charged (fines and points are set depending how fast you are going ie. no points low fine for a couple of km/hr over the speed limit). Is this different in the States?
2006-11-28 01:25:35 · answer #6 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a hint: those are known as speed limits for a reason. If you drive faster than the posted limit, you are travelling at an unlawful speed. If you still do not get it, that would be anything above 25 and 40 mph, respectively.
2006-11-28 01:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by DJL2 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't really understand the question, but, I've also been pulled over for going 15 kilometres over the speed limit. I would guess that an "unlawful speed", would be anything over the posted limit.
2006-11-28 01:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by bon b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are called SPEED LIMITS for a reason.
The limit is the maximum speed you are permitted to do in a particular zone. You may travel at a lesser speed than that which is posted. However, some major highways have minimum speed limits also to alleviate traffic snarls and potentially dangerous conditions.
2006-11-28 01:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed limit means, the limit is what ever is posted on the sign. If you don't want to get pulled over, go the speed limit.
2006-11-28 01:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋