What is the name of your state? NY
The Story:
I was on the highway talking on my phone through my car (bluetooth) in the left lane. I had a radar detector in my car. I noticed the van way in front on the right lane was hitting his brakes and at that same time I hit my brakes slowing down to the speed limit. It turns out the cop just pulled over recently to the side of the road. By the time I passed him, I was going the speed limit but the cop proceeded to follow me. For 5 minutes he was behind me and I definitely knew this. I was going the speed limit, even slightly below the speed limit at times. After some time he pulled me over. He asked me how fast I think I was going and I said, "I don't know, maybe 60" (the speed limit was 55). The cop took one look at me and said I'm writing you a ticket for a 77 in a 55. Went back to his car and when he handed me the ticket, told me I should of told the truth and he would of reduced the charge.
Defense:
What possible defenses are there against this ticket? I was looking online and there is alot of stuff about how you can ask when the radar was last calibrated and if the officer does not have proper documentation showing the radar was checked recently right then at the court, the ticket can be dismissed immediately. Is this true? Anyone know how often radars must be checked in New York?
Thanks
The Story:
I was on the highway talking on my phone through my car (bluetooth) in the left lane. I had a radar detector in my car. I noticed the van way in front on the right lane was hitting his brakes and at that same time I hit my brakes slowing down to the speed limit. It turns out the cop just pulled over recently to the side of the road. By the time I passed him, I was going the speed limit but the cop proceeded to follow me. For 5 minutes he was behind me and I definitely knew this. I was going the speed limit, even slightly below the speed limit at times. After some time he pulled me over. He asked me how fast I think I was going and I said, "I don't know, maybe 60" (the speed limit was 55). The cop took one look at me and said I'm writing you a ticket for a 77 in a 55. Went back to his car and when he handed me the ticket, told me I should of told the truth and he would of reduced the charge.
Defense:
What possible defenses are there against this ticket? I was looking online and there is alot of stuff about how you can ask when the radar was last calibrated and if the officer does not have proper documentation showing the radar was checked recently right then at the court, the ticket can be dismissed immediately. Is this true? Anyone know how often radars must be checked in New York?
Thanks