Police officers are NEVER "off-duty" and if the violation was severe enough, and under Arkansas law they possess this power, yes, they can do so whether officially on or off duty.
A police officer doesn't have to ask you for anything. The officer generally asks for a driver's license and/or proof of insurance, but, by no means is that a requirement.
No, generally, regular citizens cannot charge a police officer with speeding. However, citizens can report their observations to the respective police department, and it is up to the department to investigate and take appropriate action. It is ultimately the responsibility of the police department to enforce traffic laws for their officers.
i heard you have to be 18 to be a police officer in the state of arkansas, but you have to be 21 to be a state trooper.source: my cousin got pulled over and started talking to the cop about him wanting to be a future police officer.
Only if you are speeding over the posted limits.
For a speeding ticket issued by a Police Officer, Yes! For an alleged speed camera violation, No!
The police officer does not set the fine. The fine is based on state law. That is determined by your speed and where you were speeding. In a school zone, and construction zone, the fine is more.
Call the police and give an accurate as possible description of the vehicle (including license number if you can get it) and give the direction of travel. Speeding is a misdemeanor offense and an officer has to actually see it themselves before they can take any enforcement action.
In the state of Florida, a police officer technically has five days to file a speeding ticket that they wrote. However this is not always the case and the court will still accept it even if it is filed later than that.
Yes, if he can identify the car and driver.
Speeding is a dangerous thing, that is why it is illegal. Speeding with kids in the car can be considered child endangerment. It is a stretch, but it could be legally done.
He flashes his card to the police officer.
Yes, a California police officer can hide and has no obligation to identify himself depending on the situation. They often use this trick to catch people speeding on the highway.