Can a police office lie about the weather conditions on a traffic violation?

[kcarm1sc]

I was cited for 86 in a 70 on the interstate.

 

[Zigner]

I was cited for 86 in a 70 on the interstate.

The weather has no bearing on your charge.

SECTION 56-5-1520. General rules as to maximum speed limits; lower speeds may be required.

(A) A person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. Speed must be so controlled to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of a person to use care.

(B) Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subsection (A), the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized are maximum lawful speeds, and a person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed in excess of these maximum limits:

(1) seventy miles an hour on the interstate highway system and other freeways where official signs giving notice of this speed are posted;

 

[kcarm1sc]

Thank You

Why?

 

[Zigner]

Thank You

Why?

Because (it appears that) you were charged with exceeding 70 mph on the interstate. That doesn't involve weather conditions.