Legal Question in Traffic Law in North Carolina
Radar Readout Laws
I have heard that police are required, by law, to allow an alleged traffic offender (speeding) to view the radar readout before issuing a ticket. Is this (or some variant of this statement) true?
Asked on 11/14/05, 3:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Elliott
Elliott Law Firm, PC
Re: Radar Readout Laws
They can but they are not required to. The reason is who is to say that the radar speed was not taken from another car.
A little known fact is that if you take a speeding ticket to to trial, you can be convicted on the testimony of the officer alone, as the officer can "pace" your speed simply by following you.
Answered on 11/15/05, 8:00 am
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