Info on Radar guns...?, wondering if I can get out of a ticket Options

[Smlogg]

Basically, was on a trip with a friend, he was driving and pushing about 85 in a 55mph zone in his van. Some cop on the opposite side of the highway flips it around and starts following us. By the time hes turned around we are definetly going under 70. He follows us for half a mile or so, then turns on his lights and pulls us over. He says he clocked us going 80mph on his radar gun...

Is this even possible? (to get a bead on a car and a reliable speed approx moving opposite of the object you are scanning) I thought you had to be in a stationary position for a radar gun to be effective. Any info on if this is fightable or not would be nice. thnx~

This post has been edited by Smlogg: Jul 25, 2005 - 12:19 AM

[FAQdaWorld]

You should always take a ticket to court, if just to plea for a reduction / no points on your license, However if you go there to argue that the radar was wrong (blah blah), then you will lose. You just have to be honest and admit yes I was speeding, but I would just like a reduction etc etc.

I've been pulled over several times, and i have no tickets actually on my record because I have fought everyone of them.

BTW, I just got pulled over last nite for spinning tires, and something else, cant read his handwriting. I will be taking this to court for a reduction as well, I'll let you all know how it turned out.