Legal Question in Traffic Law in Wisconsin

While you can argue that the officer's failure to offer the courtesy of showing you the radar reading makes him less believable, I do not know of any law which requires the officer to show it to you. If there is no good technical or procedural reason for refusing to show it to you, it might suggest that the officer made up the reading. However, there may also be good technical reasons with certain types of equipment. For example, in the case of moving radar, the Hansen decision of the WI Supreme Court notes that moving radar is the least reliable type and therefore requires officers to verify the accuracy of the radar unit against the certified speedometer of the squad car by clocking the squad�s ground speed immediately after the defendant�s speed is clocked. The most recent speed reading on the device in that event will not be your speed at all but rather that of the squad car. All this being said, generally speaking, it is always worthwhile to fight speeding tickets, or to at least preserve your right to a trial until you can secure the advice of an experienced traffic lawyer. Even if your lawyers decides that trial is not the best option for you, he may be able to negotiate a reduction of the charge which could save you points or reduce your future auto insurance costs. Attorney responses on this public website are intended only for public educational purposes rather than as legal advice for your specific situation. Responses to your questions therefore do not create an attorney client relationship between us and should not be relied upon for making any important decisions until they have been reconsidered by your private attorney. You are; however, welcome to contact my office in Racine to discuss any additional questions which you may have or to seek private advice intended for you alone. Answers on this website may also contain attorney advertising materials.