ok so here are my list of questions
1. Can a motorcycle cop’s radar take 2 speeds at once?
2. He MADE me sign this thing that states : WARNING NOTICE : I acknowlege…… that a violation of the law has been committed. Is that legal????
3. He radar-ed me when he was going the opposite direction and then said i was going 74 in a 50 can he radar me accurlatly going in the opposite direction ?
4. He wouldnt show me the radar speed he said that he cant show me the radar speed he was on a motorcycle again he cant do that right?
ok well HE MADe me sign it i said i dont want to he said you HAVE to sign it is mainly my question i replyed again no he said you have to i didnt want to go to jail or ne thing so i signed it
bmwdriver11 yeah the other car was right infront of me and then when he pulled me ovr he waved at me i thought i was free to go and that he was after the other dude so i left and he sat at the school enterence w8ing 4 me to comback thats when he gave me the ticket
In response to your question:
1. Yes (he can take a radar reading if he was driving in the other direction - whether its accurate is another story), but only if he was maintaining a constant rate of speed. If he was accelerating, then the reading would more likely be inacurrate. It would be less accurate if he was moving (even at a constant rate of speed) then if he was parked.
2. Don’t ever sign anything that says I committed a violation of the law. Is it legal? Yes, its called an admission. But, he needs to give you an opportunity to review the Notice and should have explained what the notice was before he asked you to sign it.
3. See answer to #1
4. He doesn’t have to show you his radar at the scene. But if you contest the ticket he will need to bring proof to court.
If you contest the ticket (which I would if I were you), then you should get the following information:
1. What is the standard procedure for using a radar gun (I’m pretty sure its not when your moving)?
2. Under what conditions would the radar reading be inaccurate?
3. Check the maintanence and calibration history of the specific machine used.
4. Did the officer explain what he gave you to sign before you signed it?
Good luck
motorcycle cops are the best cops. In my experience you can trust them enough to be totally honest with you and keep you on the straight and narrow and out of trouble. We all have to sign our tickets. Call the police station and ask about the rest. They will answer your questions. If you dont like the way you are being treated by a police officer(they arent all nice) then ask to speak to his sargent. good luck, Kim
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November 15th, 2007