If you ask a cop to show you the radar gun cause you were speeding and they refuse, in the state of california, is this against the law?
a friend told me she was doing 65 and the cop was in front of her, had her pull over and said she was doing over 90.she asked to see the radar gun and he refused to show it.
2007-12-28 16:45:43 · 12 answers · asked by firefly 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
hmm i see.so far i am reading it may very well be a myth but then i seen 2 people mention ca law.
2007-12-28 17:13:01 · update #1
Most states that I am aware of do not require the officer to show you the reading locked into the radar gun. Even if he did, what would it prove to the driver other than the fact that some vehicle, at some time prior to the traffic stop, was clocked at that speed.
What you have to understand is that the radar is merely a tool designed to verify the officer's observation of your speeding.
What is more important in a court of law is what an officer's radar log, in the states that still require one, says.
2007-12-28 17:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by 6.02x10e23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this question is aimed more towards the legality of this issue. In short, the answer would be yes. At least in the state i live in, MN, it is legal for a law enforcement officer to use radar while operating his/her vehicle. You probably won't see an officer using a radar gun while driving, but rather a vehicle mounted radar system. Most police vehicles have a vehicle mounted radar system, which is what an officer uses while the vehicle is in motion. These radars are capable of reading vehicles traveling towards, and away from the patrol car in all directions (meaning towards and away from the front, back, driver's side, and passenger side of the patrol car)
2016-04-01 23:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No state that I know of does a cop have to show you his radar gun. I think thats an urban legend that alot of people have heard, like a cop cant write you a ticket if he doesnt have his hat on.
2007-12-28 16:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing says an officer has to show someone the radar. I never show someone my radar. I don't want them getting out of the vehicle. It is an officer safety issue.
2007-12-28 19:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by El Scott 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no states I am aware of that require the officer to show you the RADAR unit.
I have never had anyone calm down and agree with me after I show them... they always continue to argue and deny it anyway.
2007-12-28 16:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas we don't have to show you the speed on the radar display. There is no point to it and I don't want you near my unit, or in traffic.
2007-12-28 18:50:31 · answer #6 · answered by cufsk9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know about cali but in wisconsin you do not have to show the speeder the radar gun..im guessing it is the same.
2007-12-28 16:49:44 · answer #7 · answered by sugar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In no state is it a law they have to show you.
I never do because frankly I don't want you out walking in the roadway or in my squad whining.
2007-12-28 18:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by Brad B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We DO NOT have to show you our radar gun. And we won't. Pay your ticket and move on.
2007-12-29 03:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No sir, he/she does not half to show you the locked in speed but me personally if the subject was polite I would.
2007-12-28 20:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by defendant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋