2007-10-11 10:34:27 · 14 answers · asked by Shauna H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
NO.
All he has to do is if you go to court, show the judge all of the certification and his training and log records.
That's that..........
2007-10-11 10:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, he's not required to indicate the type of radar or machine used - on the ticket. He'll explain it all in court if you want to fight it for some reason. He'll explain the make, model and all about the calibration of the system and his training in the system and the workings of it and all of that. It's very difficult to "beat" a radar ticket.
2007-10-11 10:37:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not in most states...but it usually isn't worth the time, trouble and money to fight a speeding ticket...it usually boils down to your word over the police officers and you usually just tick a judge off with tying up his time with something that minor. If you were speeding even a mile or two over the limit...you were still speeding and guilty to a judge. Unless you are about to lose your license, suck it up and pay the ticket or see if they offer a driving course. Sometimes if you just come to court and pay the costs, the charge is kept off your driving record.
2007-10-15 10:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by D C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Again this answer will vary form state to state but here in NY we write the statute you violated in the VTL . In your hearing with the administrative law judge from DMV we provide the instumentation we used to obtain the speed, radar, lidar or estimation then we go through the specific tests we conduct prior to and after the tour...these types of summonses are very difficult to defeat even with an attorney. good luck
2007-10-11 13:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by j g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you can however research the latest radar equipment available to law enforcement. If the officer was moving (traveling) then it probably KA band radar, if he was stationary he probably used a Laser to tag your speed (lidar). Go to you-tube, and search speeding laser... You'll find info and see video to help you mount a defense if it possible, a trip to Barnes and Noble may help no need to buy the book.
2007-10-11 10:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not.
But they will have to testify in court, as Dog Lover said.
However it is not all "that's that" as s/he said.
You are entitled to cross examine the police officer. Were I you, I'd concentate on if the officer is actually following the rules to the letter of the law, andif the machine was used properly and calibrated properly, with an eye trowrds exploring wekness in his presentation.
The jduge is bound by a certain pricniple that if the testimony is OK, they cna rely on certain precendents that the science and technology is OK.
If you know your science, and are good at complex reasoning (degree in math and physics form top university anyone?) you might be able to find a way to persuade the judge that the testimony does not meet the requirements for him to rely on it and the precedents.
This is far from a sure thing and not for everyone to try, but Ihave never seen a cop that testified on science and technolgy other then by rote. I believe it would be easy for me to show that they are not able to properly understand and apply their training in all cases, and in particular and by extension my case.
Also, I have seen officers testify by rote as to the wrong case or the wrong facts.
Point any of this out, and tell the judge this raises reasonable doubt issues, and you will be home free.
Even if I lost, it would be fun to see the cop stammer under oath and he might think twice for the next guy.
2007-10-11 10:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Keep in mind that what police are required to do varies state by state. Where I live, they are required to report what method they used to detect your speed. If you are asking so you can fight your ticket in court, at the first court date, when you plead not guilty, request discovery of the officer's notes, including maintenance and calibration records of the radar gun used.
2007-10-11 10:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by yossarius 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-08 00:51:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in Michigan...............I'm also not required to show the radar reading as indicated above.
2007-10-11 10:44:19 · answer #9 · answered by chill out 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't. They also don't have to show you the radar if you ask.
2007-10-11 10:38:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
were you speeding? Even one mile an hour over the limit?
Dont fight it then. Stop wasting tax money because you "can"
2007-10-11 10:37:24 · answer #11 · answered by Phil M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋