What to say when Cop Says Do you know how fast you were going?
The officer might ask “Do you know why I stopped you?” If you answer at all, your answer should always be “No.” Similarly, if the officer asks “Do you know how fast you were going?,” the best answer is “Yes.” The officer may then tell you how fast you were going but do not argue.
How far away can a cop clock your speed?
Police officers are trained to target vehicles from a stationary position at a distance of 800 to 1,200 feet. Unlike police radar (which can typically be detected in advance), police laser pinpoints a specific vehicle and provides no advance warning.
Can a cop clock your speed from behind you?
Moving radar allows an officer to clock vehicles while driving on patrol. It can clock oncoming vehicles and if it has dual antennas, a departing car can also be clocked from behind, after it’s passed the rolling cruiser. If the radar has a rear antenna it can clock faster vehicles as they come up from behind.
Do traffic officers have speed guns?
Answer: The Highways Agency Traffic Officers do not have powers to stop you for speeding. The one thing they have the power to do is to stop the traffic, due to accidents etc.
Can I ask for proof of speeding?
If the police officer did not show you any evidence at the time of the alleged offence you can request it. You can request to view the speeding ticket photo evidence by contacting the police in writing. If there is evidence of you speeding it will be included in your court hearing.
Can traffic enforcement officer pull you over?
Answer: The Highways Agency Traffic Officers do not have powers to stop you for speeding. The one thing they have the power to do is to stop the traffic, due to accidents etc. If they ask you to stop and you don’t, you could get six points on your license.
Do traffic officers monitor speed?
No! Currently, traffic officers cannot stop you for speeding, or issue a ticket. Additionally, traffic officers have no powers to search your vehicle. Traffic officers can pass details to the police if they witness dangerous driving or other offences.
Does a police speed gun take photos?
Speed guns do not capture any images, unlike the Truvelo and ‘Long Ranger’ cameras, that can capture a driver’s face.
How far can cops detect speed?
Detection range can be as low as 100 feet or less to over a mile. A radar may track a distant large vehicle instead of a closer small vehicle without any indication to the operator which vehicle the radar is tracking.
What is the Cannonball Run route?
The Cannonball Run is an unsanctioned speed record, typically accepted to run from New York City’s Red Ball Garage to the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach near Los Angeles, a distance of about 2,906 miles (4,677 km).
Can a law enforcement officer pull you over for speeding?
Technically, a LEO (Law Enforcement Officer, in this case, probably a: Police Officer, Sheriff, State Trooper, or Highway Patrol Officer) can pull someone over for speeding in most jurisdictions (a) for anything over the posted speed limit, or (b) driving under the posted speed limit but faster than is safe for the road conditions.
Can a speeding ticket be justified in a 60 mph zone?
Most states have absolute laws, where the speed limit is the limit, and if you were going 61 mph in a 60 mph zone, a ticket is justified. But in a state with presumed laws—like Texas or California—you can make the case that, though you were speeding, it was appropriate and even safe, given the traffic you were in.
How many miles over the speed limit can you go before speeding?
The speed limit is the speed limit and the law provides for no grace. The officer doesn’t have to give you any number of miles over the limit to give you a ticket for speeding. That being said, most officers, in most cases, will “give” you a grace of at least 4 or 5 mph before they think about pulling you over.
How much is the fine for driving over the speed limit?
Pennsylvania charges a base of $35, with an additional $2 for every mile in excess of five miles per hour over the limit. So aside from the guide below, you can compute the exact fines. Rhode Island adopts a presumed speed limit, which means a driver can drive over the speed limit as long as he’s driving safely.