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myLot reputation of 94/100. kingparker (6372)   ranked 353 out of 19,255 in questions & answers 2 years ago

I have a question in regarding to your own rights. If you were stop by a police, and you were accused of speeding. From your memory, you remember that you didn't drive over the speed limit, do you have the right to ask the police officer to show you the proof of his accusation? Like the reading on his speeding gun?
Because it won't be fair base those police officers assumption that you were speeding, and there is no actual proof whether our average citizens were speeding or not. They simply write you a ticket and you have to go pay the fine.
So, can you ask for a proof at the moment or contest at court?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. LilyoftheThorns (4517)   ranked 1,110 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

I watch a lot of police shows (like Speeders, Cops) and I don't think I've ever seen a cop bring the radar gun to the driver (BUT I'm not saying it's never happened)...

I think if you're really polite about it you could ASK if you could see the reading on the radar gun, the worst he could say is no.
But you can question the ticket in a court room and I would imagine the officer would have to bring in his own proof that you were speeding. If he doesn't it's a he said she said situation, and I'm sure your past record would be looked at. If you've been pulled over before for speeding, you probably wouldn't win, if you've never been pulled over before, you might get let off with a warning (depending on the judge).

Just remember, signing the ticket is not a confession of guilt, just that you will appear for the court meeting (which the officer should tell you).

BUT who knows. If you're polite during the whole stop, the officer may let you off with a warning (as long as he didn't catch you going TOO fast over the limit).

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2. myLot reputation of 81/100. max1950 (1933)   ranked 867 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

ive found when stopped by police you keep your mouth shut and say yes sir and no sir, then if you think yu are in the right go to court and plead not guilty, if the police officer doesnt have a case he wont show up and you'll win the case. tickets nowadays are so expensive you owe it to yourself to go to court not alone insurance increases and points on your licence. if your sure he doesnt have a case go to court.

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. Auntiescarf (574)   ranked 1,458 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

I have never been stopped for speeding but here in the uk people will argue over everything, so I do know some people who have asked for proof, usually they will get the photo that was taken by the speed camera. It was actually in the papers about a man who twice had speeding tickets sent to him, and both times he argued that it wasnt him and asked for copies of the photo from the speed camera, they checked the copies to find out that his car was actually parked at both times and didnt have anyone even sat in there, what had happened was that there was a speed camera outside where he parked his car, and when cars were speeding past the camera was picking up the details of his car as well, even though the photos showed that there was no one in the car. So after reading this I would ask for proof for any ticket that comes through, thankfully I havent had any!

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. Ricki911 (11775)   ranked 61 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Honestly, if I were in this situation then yes I would ask to see proof. But normally I would admit to my wrong doing and I usually am speeding. Police do and will bring you to radar if you ask but many dont. Many are aware of their wrong doing. But you are able to ask and they do have to show the proof. In court, they cant bring the proof since the radar is usually reset and used on the next individual or next shift. The court usually goes on the police testomony and statement on whether you were speeding or not. A lot of times here Canada the police wont show up for speeding tickets in court. Which usually means they are thrown out.

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5. myLot reputation of 79/100. maxyl12 (238)   ranked 9,930 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Well of course. It my right to know what is my violation and they need to prove it. Even asking for the police id is also our rights. Police officers are not above the law, they're only law enforcers. So its our right to question. If they cant prove it then they don't have the right to issue us a ticket to made us pay.

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6. myLot reputation of 94/100. CJscott (2562)   ranked 887 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

When I see them there lights flashing in my rearview mirror, why, I put on my right blinker, and move right to the side of the Road A.S.A.P. I wait there with my hands clearly visible on my steering wheel until the time that the officer comes to my door, or speeds on past me(which happens most often).

Then I am just as polite as can be, cause quite frankly, if I get pulled over, I generally deserve it, due to carelessness if nothing else. I am the most polite person you have ever met, with a smile on my face, and seriousness and sincerity in my voice.

You can ask a police officer anything you like, they are servants of the people. You do not always get the answers you would like, the questions are okay. Practice how you phrase them, and pay attention to the tone of your voice. This is very important, generally, speaking though, I do not believe that they will show you the radar gun, for accountability purposes though, it is connected to a computer in their car.

Sincerely and With Appreciation.

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7. myLot reputation of 98/100. AjaySinghBaghel (2133)   ranked 83 out of 19,255 in questions & answers   2 years ago

I will definiotely ask the policeman about the proof of speeding but only a true policeman will do so. We have all right to ask for the proff and if you feel that you were not above the speed limit, you should ask for the proof and above that if charged you can always drag him to the court.

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