I was in right most lanes driving at 5 miles above speed limit. Although rest of the traffic in left lanes was faster than me I was caught. Police officer never showed me the radar speed to me but randomly wrote as approx speed limit as 10 miles above the speed limit (when I was actually only 5 above) and has not indicated any speed under radar speed on citation.
I think this is more of random thing in my case when other cars were faster than me. I would like to challenge and seek help. Any advice greatly appreciated
Thanks
2007-08-28 10:25:12 · 9 answers · asked by Sunil P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
They target people known not to have tickets. Those speeders have one already. If you travel the same path every day you were observed speeding before. You can go to court and admit guilt and state that he inflated the amount to justify the pull over and ask for a reduction. Move for dismissal for misconduct first. An attorney wiil be helpful for that.
2007-08-31 15:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wrote a guy a ticket one time. He asked me why I didn't write all the others that were speeding too. My answer was this....."have you ever gone fishing?" to which he repied "yes". I replied.." did you ever catch all the fish in the lake?".
The fact is, number one, you admit to speeding. You got caught, pay the fine and slow down. Number two, the officer is not required to show you the radar gun, although you have the right to subpeona it and it's maintenance records into court as well as it's calibration record. An oficer is a trained observer, he can tell your speed pretty closely by visual reference, as well as a few other tricks like pacing you, using a known distance between two stationary fixed objects and timing you between them. A radar gun is only one tool used, and it is only used to confirm his visual observation. Back when I wrote a lot of tickets, I was tested and could judge speed within + or - five mph. I wrote more than a thousand tickets, never wrote a bad or undeserved one, tried to give everyone a break of some kind ( like if they were doing 55 in a 35, I'd write them for 45 in a 35) This gave them a break on the fine, but still enforced the fact that they were speeding and breaking the law. I only had 5 people ever try to fight one of my tickets in court. I won 4 of the 5.
Also remember that your speedometer may not be correct. The only way to ascertain if it is, is to have it tested at an authorized testing facility. You can also check it against the little radar trailers that they set up around town that shows you your speed. Although not admissable in court, it does show you how close your speedometer is at that speed.
Good luck
2007-08-28 10:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell it to the judge. His (or her) decision will most likely be based largely on your driving record and whether the cop used radar or just 'eyeballed' you. The answer to your question lies within the question itself. You said there was NO speed indicated under 'radar speed' on the citation. Be sure to bring that fact to the attention of the judge, however do it in such a manner as to not insult the intelligence of the judge. Don't come across as if you are questioning the judges awareness and ability to pay attention to detail. Save your money.... no need to 'lawyer up' ....... Next case!
I just fail to understand the thought process about 'targeting people known not to have tickets'. How in the world would a cop know?????????
2007-08-31 22:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with "bungee". As long as you don't admit to speeding, you don't have to prove you were NOT speeding... They have to prove you were! Ask the cop these questions... "What does the letters R-A-D-A-R stand for"? "If a small sports car going 75mph and a large pick-up truck going 60mph passes the RADAR gun at the same time, which vehicle will the RADAR see"? Do a little online research on how RADAR really works and you can easily win in court! I've won twice in court because the cop did not know how RADAR really works in the real world!
2007-08-28 13:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by Char 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some things to look for:
Look for mistakes on the ticket. Spelling errors. Anything. That CAN get a ticket thrown. did you ask to see the radar? if you did and he didn't comply, then you might have a case. I agree with the previous person. Smells like a lawyer. I'd weigh the cost of the ticket vs the cost of the lawyer.
2007-08-28 10:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Cellophane 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This REALLY works!!
When you go to court, the Judge will ask you if you have any questions, and what not. Explain to the Judge that you don't understand why you got the ticket (DON'T say "b/c I was only going 5 over"). Just leave it at "I don't understand". Whenever he asks if you understand, say "No". Keep saying "No". Eventually the Judge will drop the charge because you are just using up time in his court, and you don't understand. He has to be able to fully explain to you and you have to understand why you got the ticket in order for you to pay the fine.
I swear to God this works!
2007-08-28 10:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Speed limit is five miles less than what you know you were doing; sorry guilty as charged. You were speeding!
2007-08-28 10:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by zipper 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
good luck its a urban legend that a cop has to show you his radar that he got you with... best bet if you reallly don't want to pay it get a lawyer to talk them down
2007-08-28 10:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by cl_haller 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
save your money the courts will take his word over yours every time, you cannot prove your speed so its he said she said
2007-08-28 12:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋