racer72 said:
Not true. The only restriction for an officer in using a radar gun is they cannot use deception. Basically they can't hide behind something whose sole purpose is to hide the officer and/or vehicle from view.
That's not true everywhere, either.
I'm always amazed at the amount of urban myths, misconceptions, and downright BS that people believe about police radar and it's uses.
The cops have to have their overhead light bar running while using radar.
False.
The cop has to have his parking lights on when stopped on the side of the road at night.
False.
There has to be a sign warning of radar ahead.
False.
Cops can't park on private property to use radar.
False.
The police car has to be clearly visible for X distance.
False.
The cop can't have had radar, since your radar detector didn't go off.
False.
The cops can only use radar in one direction.
False.
The cop can't use radar in an unmarked squad car.
False.
The cop has to offer to show you the radar reading.
False.
The cop has to allow you to see the radar reading upon demand.
False.
The cop must bring the radar unit itself to court with him.
False.
Lidar (laser) and Radar are functionally identical.
False.
Radar units sometimes measure trees speeding
False.
Radar units have to be "calibrated" before and after every traffic stop.
False. Calibration is done during radar maintenance service.
The radar unit prints a receipt, which the cop must give you.
Totally False.
The officer can't ticket you unless he's wearing his hat.
Ridiculously False.