What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Herkimer County, NY
Travelling on the NYS Thruway on a dark, moonless night, I was passing a truck and a car when a vehicle, travelling at a high rate of speed, pulled up to my bumper. I sped up to complete the pass (and get the vehicle off my tail) but it continued behind me.
After moving into the right hand lane, I was feverishly trying to decide how to get the car off my bumper, when the lights went on.
The exchange with the trooper was brief.
When asked about the reason for the stop I did say "I'm going to guess for speed" because I (seriously) had just had the vehicle inspected the week before so I knew there were no mechanical defects.
He then said he "had me at 85" (which I dispute).
I have done a bit of web research but read many conflicting posts so these questions remain:
1) a) The citation indicates a violation of NYS V and T Law 1180-B. However, FindLaw does not show a Section B. Can this be right? b) It also indicates 85 in a 55, but the entire NYS Thruway has a 65 mph limit (1180-A-2).
Do either of these impact the validity of the citation? If so, is there any way to file a motion to dismiss before trial/appearance?
2) Are witnesses in NYS permitted to use notes while testifying? If not, is it strategically sound to object if the officer does?
3) The citation includes an option to be provided a "supporting deposition" which I presume would be an affidavit from the officer explaining the circumstances of the citation. Is this in lieu of formal discovery? As the citation was based upon radar, am I not entitled to receive calibration records about the radar?
4) If an expanded discovery is permitted: a) What should be requested; b) When should it be requested; c) With whom is it filed?
Thanks.
Travelling on the NYS Thruway on a dark, moonless night, I was passing a truck and a car when a vehicle, travelling at a high rate of speed, pulled up to my bumper. I sped up to complete the pass (and get the vehicle off my tail) but it continued behind me.
After moving into the right hand lane, I was feverishly trying to decide how to get the car off my bumper, when the lights went on.
The exchange with the trooper was brief.
When asked about the reason for the stop I did say "I'm going to guess for speed" because I (seriously) had just had the vehicle inspected the week before so I knew there were no mechanical defects.
He then said he "had me at 85" (which I dispute).
I have done a bit of web research but read many conflicting posts so these questions remain:
1) a) The citation indicates a violation of NYS V and T Law 1180-B. However, FindLaw does not show a Section B. Can this be right? b) It also indicates 85 in a 55, but the entire NYS Thruway has a 65 mph limit (1180-A-2).
Do either of these impact the validity of the citation? If so, is there any way to file a motion to dismiss before trial/appearance?
2) Are witnesses in NYS permitted to use notes while testifying? If not, is it strategically sound to object if the officer does?
3) The citation includes an option to be provided a "supporting deposition" which I presume would be an affidavit from the officer explaining the circumstances of the citation. Is this in lieu of formal discovery? As the citation was based upon radar, am I not entitled to receive calibration records about the radar?
4) If an expanded discovery is permitted: a) What should be requested; b) When should it be requested; c) With whom is it filed?
Thanks.