Radar Detection and Vaping/Smoking

[Yeroc8]

Has anyone ever heard if smoking or vaping while shooting speed radar could impact the radar gun measurement? I recently received a ticket and noted that the officers were vaping while shooting radar and wanted to know if that would have an impact on their reading. Preferably, are you aware of any cases in which this factor has been considered?

 

[Zigner]

Has anyone ever heard if smoking or vaping while shooting speed radar could impact the radar gun measurement? I recently received a ticket and noted that the officers were vaping while shooting radar and wanted to know if that would have an impact on their reading. Preferably, are you aware of any cases in which this factor has been considered?

Sorry, this forum is for US law only.

The beautiful thing about radar is that it cuts right through mist

 

[Yeroc8]

Sorry, this forum is for US law only.

The beautiful thing about radar is that it cuts right through mist

I am referring to US law, particularly if there is any case law in which the reliability of radar in speed detection was the cause for any charge to be dismissed?

 

[Zigner]

I am referring to US law, particularly if there is any case law in which the reliability of radar in speed detection was the cause for any charge to be dismissed?

In what US did you receive your ticket? Vapor (from vaping) won't affect radar results. Beyond that, there is plenty of information on the internet about the general reliability and nature of radar use in traffic enforcement. Furthermore, you won't be able to properly present any evidence in court.

 

[HighwayMan]

Has anyone ever heard if smoking or vaping while shooting speed radar could impact the radar gun measurement?

No. But I did have a defendant try to beat a speeding ticket by saying that I was eating a bagel while I was pacing him. He didn't win.

 

[FlyingRon]

No. But I did have a defendant try to beat a speeding ticket by saying that I was eating a bagel while I was pacing him. He didn't win.

With or without cream cheese?

 

[CdwJava]

No. But I did have a defendant try to beat a speeding ticket by saying that I was eating a bagel while I was pacing him. He didn't win.

WTH?! Not a donut!?

 

[quincy]

WTH?! Not a donut!?

... says the croissant-eating cop.

 

[CdwJava]

... says the croissant-eating cop.

Don't forget mochas! (Though, today it was an Americano.)

 

[FlyingRon]

WTH?! Not a donut!?

He's from Long Gisland I suspect.

 

[HighwayMan]

With or without cream cheese?

The defendant could not say - I think that was deciding factor in the trial.

 

[HighwayMan]

WTH?! Not a donut!?

While I do like donuts, I don't eat them for breakfast.

I also strictly avoid Dunkin Donuts and similar establishments while in uniform - I hate to perpetuate the stereotype.

 

[HighwayMan]

He's from Long Gisland I suspect.

No! Born in the Bronx and spent most of my life in Queens.

 

[CdwJava]

While I do like donuts, I don't eat them for breakfast.

I also strictly avoid Dunkin Donuts and similar establishments while in uniform - I hate to perpetuate the stereotype.

I prefer Winchells.

When I have gone back east, I found that Dunkin' Donuts were far more numerous than Starbucks! In the neighborhood where my wife once lived in Philly, there were 3 DDs in 6 blocks! I mean, WTH???

 

[HighwayMan]

I prefer Winchells.

Wow. never heard of that!

I prefer Winchells.

In the neighborhood where my wife once lived in Philly, there were 3 DDs in 6 blocks! I mean, WTH???

Yeah, it's out of control in some places!