Can the police officer use his radar gun while moving? Ive heard he has to be stationary.. but not sure. Also, does the officer have to show you the radar gun on the scene if requested?
2007-03-22 21:50:30 · 17 answers · asked by marshall834 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes. There are several different types of radar. Moving radar allows an Officer to clock someone while both vehicles are in motion. Whether the Officer has to show you his radar varies from state to state, but generally, no. If you go to court to contest the ticket, the Officer would have to show proof of calibration to the judge.
2007-03-22 21:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by dh1977 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-12 02:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-30 02:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving Radar
2016-10-04 23:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by seligson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most police cars have built in radar and don't actually use a "gun" any longer, and the built in will work while moving and will radar in front and in the rear of the car. It will also radar cars comming toward them or going away from them.
Also the radar gun it self comes with a mount for the dash, and can be used while moving.
And no, at least everywhere I was a officer at, you do not show the radar reading, mainly because you don't allow the person out of the car normally, and if you do, most certainly not in the front seat of your car.
2007-03-23 09:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, traffic matters are state matters. Every state is different rules for traffic enforcement. Myself I would drop it. If you want to persue the answer to your question and the minor matter. Right after the cop asks for your registration etc and as you are handing it to him, ask the cop "What am i being detained for?" he says "speeding" or I clocked/beamed speeding, If the cop asks you that question and you say "speeding I think". You have admitted to your crime....you lost. if he ask before you do, "I dont know". Via the Constution, one has the right of not being compelled to self-incriminate. Next question is "by wich method led you to believe that I committed a traffic violation?". Some states, they dont have to tell on the spot. Most of all be respectiful but business-like and do whatever the cop says. Never yell or raise you voice, be mindful of your voice or body actions and be observent and aftet the police stop and released for your detention write down your observations: Could you see a radar gun, Did the car appear to be equiped with a video recorder. Did you see a microphone on the officers uniform. With all of this motion the court to quash, for discovery, and for continuence. Go to a law library or the law library on the court house. Ask the librarian for help. Look up any state laws inregards to police duties for traffic speeding stops and by whom and how frequently and the service life and maintenence requirements of speed detecting devices. (yes even the cop cars speedometer needs to be calibrated. Many times such devices have to becalibrated daily)
ask for video, officer notes, (it is an "official" investigation) recodrings, (remember the micro phone on the officer) the calibration of the speed detection device and the qualfications of the operator etc...... "written, audio, and video and other forms of media"
At the scene of the ticket they dont have to show you radar gun info, If you offically petition the court, they are compelled show you radar gun info or the infro you ask.
at the end of all this can cost much more then your orginal traffice fine. And you can still be convicted for speeding.
all of is for info purposes only, and not official advise.
2007-03-23 06:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you really asking if it's legal for a police officer to get out of his car and use a radar gun? Yes, he can do whatever necessary to find speeders, he could even hide behind something out of sight if he wanted to. You admitted you were breaking the law, you'd be wasting your time filing a complaint.
2016-03-29 00:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES he can use the radar while moving. And can clock vehicles in front and behind him. In NC, the officer does not have to show you the radar...can't speak for other states.
Good luck.
2007-03-23 02:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Hootiesplace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Yes, it is legal for the officer to stand where the officer was to conduct traffic enforcement. As far as CCRB, they investigate FADO (Excessive force, Abuse of authority, Discourteousness, and Obscene language). Unless the officer did any of those things you do not have a case for CCRB. Cars going behind can either slow down or drive around you. If there was an accident, they would be at fault and not you for rear ending you. Sounds like you got got fair and square. At least you know where they do enforcement next time.
2016-04-06 10:19:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the officer is using a radar gun yes he can be moving if he is using a lazer then yes they do have to be stopped in west virginia they do not have to show you your clocked speed
2007-03-22 22:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by Fire Lt. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋