Traffic violation procedures
in Criminal and Misdemeanor Law ·
Let’s say you’ve got a line of three cars moving together—the speed limit is 44 miles/h, and everyone is cruising right at that mark. Suddenly, you hit a construction zone where the sign clearly says 25 miles/h. The first two cars in the pack don't even tap the brakes, but then the third car slows down to a maximum of 31 miles/h. Out of nowhere, the police pull them over, claiming their radar clocked the vehicle at 45 miles/h and slapping them with a ticket. My question is: how can anyone be absolutely certain the officer actually caught the speed of that specific third vehicle instead of just reading the momentum of the first two?
The citation itself states the recorded speed was 39 miles/h in a 31 miles/h zone, resulting in a fine of $167. Is it worth filing an appeal?
The citation itself states the recorded speed was 39 miles/h in a 31 miles/h zone, resulting in a fine of $167. Is it worth filing an appeal?