can the officer get an acurate  reading if he is coming twards  you.?
830779
Yes. All modern moving radars are capable of obtaining an accurate reading. How it works is this: a dopler radar sends a radar wave to a target, when the wave bounces from the target, it returns to the antenna and the speed is detected through a change in the frequency of the wave. When the police cruiser is moving, the radar wave bounces off stationary objects, ie. road, tree, guardrail etc. This speed is checked with the speedometer's speed visually by the officer. When a target comes through the radar field, the frequency change will be much higher. The radar subtracts the cruiser's speed and the target speed is displayed. The officer (in FL) has to make an idependent observation on the target vehicle prior to using the radar's speed. I have written only 3000 radar tickets and only two were ever contested. This was because I only stopped those going 15 MPH over the speed limit. If the violator had a good attitude, I would only charge the driver with going 9 over the speed limit. This would save him or her approx. $100.00.
159394
Less than  .005 of a second with a LAZER  and .025 of a second with radar in burst mode!\n\nIt actually takes the Officer longer to aim the gun than to measure the speed.  He will pull the trigger prematurely before actually having the vehicle in the "crosshairs".  That is the small hand held type gun which is usually out of sight.  \n\nOn patrol officers frequently still leave the transmitters on constantly beaming down the road measuring the speed of every vehicle.  The antenna for this radar appears to be a spotlight hooked to the rear door glass.\n\nMany towns and some cities have started mounting the guns on the rear-view mirrors.  But believe it or not some Officers are actually health conscious also and do not like the idea of being bombarded by radar radiation constantly.  Thus the outside antenna.  The LAZER present minimal health problems, except to possible eye exposure.  \n\nAll are extremely accurate and quick but only as good as the person holding it.  THE OFFICER !  \n\nMost all Police are fine people, real easy to talk to, reasonable, just trying to keep us from killing ourselves.  BUT THERE ARE BUT A FEW WHO ARE WELL ... JERKS !!\n\nJUST SIGN ME,\n\nONE WHO IS NOT A JERK
1136828
If the officer is nice enough to let me go, no I wouldn't ASK for a ticket, however, if I didn't do my homework and was given credit for it anyway, I WOULD point that out to my teacher. The difference being that the cop knows what I did wrong and is using his judgement to determine that I simply made a mistake, whereas the teacher made a mistake and I do not deserve credit for something I didn't do.
985589
Local police have the first say in dictating everything. Rule of thumb is be subordinate to official demands by first responders.Hold these people accountable for they're actions at all costs.Track they're actions and reactions up the chain of command to hold them liable. Then you might have a legitamate claim if you've been harmed(physically or monitarally).Time and patience will reveal the truth.
791621
in no way whatsoever ( it is not accurate enough for court ) sorry for the pause - at work\n\neven if we ever get a test that is 100% accurate the effect will be minimal \n\nwe would not use it in crime solving ( self incrimination ) nor in business ( right to privacy )
910139
It takes months and months of hard work, and hard evidence and misery for a lot of people (ie neighbours) before an ASBO is issued against someone.  Those that say they were given one for no reason are lying.  The Police don't go easy on someone because that person is a friend of a serving officer.  We deal with cold hard evidence.  If you get one, you deserve it.  What you might think is reasonable, may not be for the rest of the community you live in.
386014
yes but tell the local watch sargaent or commander  just call the police and ask for the wath sargent then your covered if a nieghbor complains
87219
TRUST ME they can all the cop has to do is hear you a certian distance away... i got a few myself!
1041984
Bring him to the police station and you will get the answer as soon as possible.
284373
Yes he can, there are several settings on radar "guns"/machines that allow the LEO (Law Enforment Officer) to choose from, one of which is wether he is moving or not. He may also check your speed if you are behind him (if he has a rear mounted radar, most State Police have these).\nThe basic premise in court is that the officer observed you going at a high rate of speed and then VERIFIED your speed with a speed detection device (which he has to be registered/licensed to use). The reason for this is that  in some states LEO's are not allowed to use radar unless they have a reason, meaning: They had to see something that gave them a reason to check your speed.
356004
Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it.  There is a better reason it get a continuance, though.  The cop, when he testifies, will be working entirely off his notes from the traffic stop.  Think about how many people the average cop stops for speeding or running a red light in a three month period.  He won't really remember pulling you over.  All you have to do is find a way to shed doubt on his testimony.\n\nFor example, I got a speeding ticket where the cop determined my speed by pacing me.  Pacing requires following at a set distance for a specific amount of time.  In court, all I had to do was use the mathematics of the situation to show that it was doubtful that he followed me for the required distance.  The charge was thrown out.
977569
uhm...its called an insult at an officer....if u wann b a tough guy do something else but dont insult the authority
556795
just one more thing ... even if the cop does show up , plead not guilty, and the cop will most likely pull you aside before the  hearing and   give you a  plea bargain to a lesser charge - as long as you are respectful, and did not give him/ her a hard time when you got the ticket...trust me ... I know ....
569774
Yes only if you are in their jurisdiction but if it's a Trooper they gotcha.  Usually they'd get another officer there to pull you over in some cases but not a rule.  They are never off duty, technically.
1024100
No, he does not have to show you. If you decide to plead not guilty, the officer can be questioned, in court, about the radar gun he used, it's operation and maintenance.
91360
Tell the E-7 to just walk by a Coast Guard Officer and not salute...then he will see if they are part of the Military
643674
No. The police actually have to have you clocked on radar to prove the violation.