Beat a Radar Speeding Ticket in California

No driver enjoys getting pulled over by the cop and receiving a speeding ticket, especially if the cop pulls out his radar gun and presents you with his evidence. There are many, MANY myths, misunderstandings, and facts today about RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) and LASER (LIDAR: Light Detection and Ranging) components. Furthermore, myths about how these units operate and how they determine who does and who doesn't get a speeding ticket. Regardless, the best tip that can be given to a driver is to just stick to the speeding limit. No matter what people think about the reliability of the unit or the competence of the cop, the safest decision is to obey the law. Here are some tips in order to prevent you from some future radar speeding tickets.

One myth is "RADAR doesn't work in ghastly weather." However, this is false. Even though the RADAR's accuracy may be somewhat diminished in the bad weather, it still functions. So, why is it that drivers seem to receive less speeding tickets in bad weather? The answer is simple; it is only because cops do not like to be in bad weather like you.

Another misconception is "Cops cannot hide when using RADAR." Wrong, all wrong. There is no legal law stating an officer cannot hide. You may say it is a very sneaky tactic these cops use, but it is legitimate. Just be a meticulous driver, and maybe you will be one of the many drivers who speed and yet, are able to watch out for cops.

"Cops have to lock the speed in the RADAR in order to pull me over." False. There are many times where even though the cop locks the speed in, it "accidentally" gets erased because the locking trigger bumps into the cop's clipboard. However, the cop still legally pulls the speeder over, and writes a speeding ticket.

Another myth is "If I ask the cop to show me the RADAR, he has to show it to me." This is also wrong. There is no written, legalized law in effect that states the cop has to show his RADAR to you. However, it would be nice and credible if some evidence were presented.

One concern has been "What if the cop just locks the speed in the RADAR and just uses it on me for a later time? Unfortunately, this can be a very feasible thing to do. Let's just hope this never happens to you.

A popular question among drivers has been "How fast can I drive over the speeding limit, before I get a ticket? This truly depends on the cop and his jurisdiction. Most cops allow 6 to 10 miles per hour over the speeding limit. However, be safe and stick to the black and white sign on the side of the road. But I know we must be "realistic" here.

The law is the law. It is possible "undo" a radar speeding ticket. When driving, try to keep these myths in mind, but for future reference, if you do ever get issued a radar ticket, analyze your situation, and try your best to defend yourself. Remember to help you get your traffic ticket dismissed, contact Ticket Busters, ticketbust.com.