I heard that if a police officer cannot show you or wont show you the "clocker" (i don't know what its called.), he cant issue a ticket and/ or you can get the ticket dismissed b/c he refused to show you?
2007-07-13 07:59:37 · 27 answers · asked by TRV 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I didn't get a ticket or anything just wondering!
2007-07-13 08:19:42 · update #1
Yes and no. In some states, unless the officer offers to allow you to view his radar, the radar evidence is inadmissible in court (note: this does not apply to laser technology). However, even if the radar evidence is inadmissible, you can still be convicted based on the officer's personal observations of your speed.
2007-07-13 09:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ga Prosecutor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my friend got pulled over the officer showed him the clocker. I don't see the point though, he could have clocked somebody on the highway and then say you were going 65 on a residential street. I wonder if the clockers make a time stamp.
2007-07-13 08:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The police officer in most states can issue you a ticket without anything but verbal proof. You see you are either offender/criminal. All he has to do as an offixcer of the court is offer his testimony. it is up to you to find some way of proving he is lying/mistating the facts, or abusing his authority. Not a very easy thing to accomplish unless the officer has a record for doing such things. Up until that point in time it is your word as a criminal/offender (probable) against his word as an officer of the court/community.
2007-07-13 08:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws of your state. Here in Michigan, you have the right to ask a police officer to see the "clocker" and he/she has an obligation to let you see it if you ask. If the officer refuses, you can get a citation dismissed. But not all states have this law.
2007-07-13 08:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In any state, when in court, you can demand to see and examine the measuring device and/or its certifications just prior to issuance of the ticket. This comes under the constitutional guarantee that you may see and cross examine your accuser. However, if you do, be prepared to get reamed if you can't prove fault. City court may balk at it and you will have to appeal to state. I wouldn't do it unless I had a lawyer.
Tickets are a game played by agreed on rules. A traffic lawyer is always your best bet. He knows the judges and the judges know him and they have an understanding. They both play the game by the rules and you can stay out of it.
2007-07-13 08:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so. I've had one show me, and I did get a ticket, but got off because the speed limit sign was so old and down in a culvert. I didn't see it. Worse part it was for a Daycare area and they were lined up on the side giving tickets like crazy.
2007-07-13 08:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
urban legend.
I cop doesnt even have to use radar to issue you a speeding ticket. He can actually follow you and clock you that way. Sit on a bridge and time you between two points and calculate it that way. Also keep in mind if you are a smartass to the cop, he can say something like "ok forget about the speeding ticket, I will just give you one for careless driving. Try to beat that in court. And a careless driving ticket is much worse than a speeding ticket
2007-07-13 08:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
nope, not true. The radar is only a tool to confirm his visual observations. An officer is a trained observer, he accomplishes this by contstantly watching traffic, judging vehicle speeds, confirming this with a calibrated radar unit until he can accuratley estimate a vehicles speed within 4-5 miles per hour.
2007-07-13 08:09:17 · answer #8 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that this is possible. But as a rule the cop doesn't have to show you the RADAR. His/her word usually suffices. NOW if and or when it gets to court, YOU do have the right to challenge them. You can request to see his/her certification showing that they are trained to operate this radar unit. The state of Massachusetts last I knew required officers to be certified
2007-07-13 08:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state. Unfortunately I got a speeding ticket the other day and the officer said Georgia law requires him to ask me if I want to see my clocked speed. So, I guess it depends on where you are. Thanks, and have a good day!
2007-07-13 09:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋