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Subd. 10. Radar; speed-measuring device; standards of evidence. (a) In any prosecution in
which the rate of speed of a motor vehicle is relevant, evidence of the speed as indicated on radar
or other speed-measuring device is admissible in evidence, subject to the following conditions:
(1) the officer operating the device has sufficient training to properly operate the equipment;
(2) the officer testifies as to the manner in which the device was set up and operated;
(3) the device was operated with minimal distortion or interference from outside sources; and
(4) the device was tested by an accurate and reliable external mechanism, method, or system
at the time it was set up.
(b) Records of tests made of such devices and kept in the regular course of operations of any
law enforcement agency are admissible in evidence without further foundation as to the results of
the tests. The records shall be available to a defendant upon demand. Nothing in this subdivision
shall be construed to preclude or interfere with cross examination or impeachment of evidence of
the rate of speed as indicated on the radar or speed-measuring device.

2006-12-18 18:28:26 · 17 answers · asked by littletimmy007 3 in Cars & Transportation Safety

17 answers

Depends on your state law. Here in New York a Police Officer can get a conviction for a visual observation and estimation. He is considered by the courts a trained observer. Yes, New York Police are trained on visual speed estimations.

Now, for what sociopath, amoral reason were you risking your life and the lives of others by speeding? Have you ever seen a mangled human body after a speeding accident? Have you ever told a parent that their kid is dead, or that their kid is in jail for "Vehicular Homicide and Reckless driving?

Smarten up and drive safe, the highway is not a play ground.

You should thank the Cop and take it as a lesson learned.

2006-12-18 18:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Eldude 6 · 6 3

merely pay it. I were given a cost ticket for Spinning tires, i develop into making a U turn an I actually have a welded Diff so both wheels are locked togethar. after I make a U turn or any turn at low speeds the exterior tire drags an squeels. I were given a spinning tire value ticket. i develop into informed that its no longer any factors. properly a month later i'm getting a paper contained in the mail announcing if i'm getting stuck with the same offence with in 3 years i receives my L suspended for a twelve months. I in effortless words have 2 factors an thats from the spinning tire deal. I defined to the county ***** that i race my motor vehicle on the song an it has a locked diff so it makes that noise after I turn. He pronounced i develop into in effortless words going 5 miles an hour an had to be a D!CK an supply me a cost ticket. law enforcement officials piss me off. not in any respect round once you want them yet they're continuously round once you do the most minor element.

2016-11-27 19:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by fette 4 · 0 0

Man I ain't gonna beat ya up like some of these losers because I speed and street race too!lol I know its stinging right now but this too shall pass just go into court and kiss their but and ask for fine and points reduction and swear to never do it again ,you know the drill see if you can make payments ,but if you go in there with a bad attitude and you get some law and order judge you are DONE ,they can do some bad stuff in some of these traffic courts or they can give you the break of the century .If you decide to fight it think about a lawyer too cause they all know each other and its really all about the money any way -good luck and GODSPEED-lol

2006-12-18 18:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by badmts 4 · 1 3

I can assure you that careless is not the term that will be used by the prosecuting attorney in a court of law . I'm leaning more towards reckless endangerment, and don't forget this word NEGLIGENCE . If you would have killed someone this is the term that would certainly have put you away for a very long time.

2006-12-19 09:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Most courts will allow you to admit guilt and be assessed a lesser fine by doing so before the scheduled court date, thus saving the time and money of the taxpayers. This is your best option, and it may be the only way in which you will be eligible for traffic school, whereby you can avoid it ending up on your Motor Vehicle Record, and in the hands of your Insurance Adjuster. Your other option is to show up at the court at the appointed date and hope that the Peace Officer is sick that day, because if he shows up, you will be found guilty.

2006-12-18 18:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by featheredminx 2 · 1 3

Assuming it was radar that he used to determine your speed (he could simply have paced you), there are certain things (as you list) that may need to be demonstrated in court. However, don't count on the officer failing them. They tend to have a good idea what the law is and if your main hope is that the device was checked or the office wasn't correctly trained (etc), you're not going to have much luck.

2006-12-18 18:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Paul S 7 · 4 3

The officer does not have to prove anything, the only thing he has to do is make sure that his equipment is in functioning order. Like, using a tuning fork on the radar, speed calibration,and other calibration tests depending on RADAR units. Once he has the RADAR set up, it is what actually calculates the speed.

2006-12-18 18:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by towmanzach 2 · 0 4

It doesn't matter if he has to show you the speed or not. If you try to be a smartass by asking for proof, you will just end up in even more trouble. The cop should be able to write you a ticket for wreckless driving, based on the fact that you were driving in great excess to other vehicles.

2006-12-18 18:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 4

Take your lumps, pay your fine, kiss up to the Judge and be grateful your behind isn't posting bail for a deadly conduct charge. I've booked people in for doing what you did. And for goodness' sake, SLOW DOWN!! Unless somebody's dying, and they are in your car on the way to the ER, it ain't worth it.

2006-12-18 19:47:51 · answer #9 · answered by swttxlady 2 · 2 3

92 in a 55?? You're a moron and they should have thrown your a$$ in jail.

2006-12-20 04:18:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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