anyone know the procedure for taking stationary radar for the state police?

 

Huh? Uh.. fairly simple. They sit there and aim the radar gun in the direction it wants the beam to go. What else do you need to know?

 

i think technically they're supposed to calibrate the radar with a tuning fork before and after they stop you.

 

Yeah, I've heard in court the cop says it was calibrated before and after his shift but they NEVER have any paperwork to back it up so how does anyone know (besides, I doubt they really do it before and after every shift).

Speaking of radar, I was on the beltway the other day on the inner loop between Greenspring Ave and the JFX where there is a radar set up on the shoulder with a sign that told you what your speed was. When I got near it, it said my speed was 66, but my speedometer read 68. Okay, sure I was going over the speed limit at the time, but now I don't know if the radar was wrong or if my speedometer is. Sure, since it's a Highway Dept radar, it may not be calibrated.

Warren

 

Um no.

 

There is paperwork, just ask for it in court.

 

That would be the "curled toes syndrome" (it happens on two occasions for humans...once when they realize they're being zapped with radar & speeding...and the other time when, well...errrm... ).

Seriously though, unless you're just ultra-ballzy, usually when we roll up on radar, cop, speed/radar trailer...we tend to drop our foot off the accelerator . And our digital speedo lags a titch.

If you cared to "calibrate"/compare...sometime take the time to run back through such a same radar trailer but with your cruise control set.

Well, I might be full o' sheit......but I just liked passing down the knowledge about the "curled toes syndrome"

 

Hey peter do you know if i had a radar detector in VA and a cop pulls me over for that can they give me a ticket or take it away even though i live in MD

 

 

I had to fight a radar ticket 5-6 years ago. I searched the internet and found some very specific requirements for the radar officer. The radar must be calibrated before the shift. The accused has the right to meet his accuser the officer. The judge is not the accuser. 1. You should confirm the cop is present read the citation for a badge #. Verify the radar gun has been calibrated and documented. I lucked out the the radar gun had the specs but no calibration in the huge loose leaf book in court. Case closed. If they produce a calibration document. You need to establish that the officer used proper procedures. Imagine this example. Officer is siting on the side of the road with a Ka band gun on the front seat. He spots a S2000 flying down the road. He grabs the Ka gun and while swinging it up it catches the speed of the heater fan blade in the dash or a bumper wizzing by multiplied by the swinging action. Other things to look for Electrical wires overhead ...hey they make my radio buzz sometimes. You get the idea you need to cast a reasonable doubt in the Judges mind that this particular officer might have missed the mark on this citation. Pix, documentation, you are allowed to ask the officer questions just be professional. I strongly suggest a recognicance mission to traffic court and search the web for how to fight a speeding ticket.