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How far away does a police officer be from a speed limit sign to use a radar to determine whether you are speeding in Ohio?
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∙ 15y ago
There are no such laws. A police officer can check your speed anywhere along the roadway. If you're in excess of the posted speed for that stretch of road, and they pull you over, it's a ticket.
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Can anyone charge a police officer with speeding?
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.
Can a moving police car give you a speeding ticket?
The police car itself will never give you a speeding ticket. The officer inside the car, however, can, whether or not their vehicle is in motion. They are just as capable of taking speed measurements while movement as they are while stationary.
Is passing a police officer a violation?
Only if you are speeding over the posted limits.
Does DC have reciprocity for speeding tickets?
For a speeding ticket issued by a Police Officer, Yes! For an alleged speed camera violation, No!
How does the police officer figure in the cost for speeding tickets in Washington state?
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.
How long does a police officer in Florida have to file a speeding ticket?
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.
Can a police officer threaten to take your child if you are speeding?
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.
When Gatsby drives Nick into the city how does Gatsby get out of a speeding ticket?
He flashes his card to the police officer.
Can a off duty police officer in Arkansas take your license for speeding?
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.
Can a California police officer hide?
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.
Is it legal for an Police Officer to give you a speeding ticket while being hidden?
Yes. No - its a jerky thing to do, but you should not be speeding if there arent any cops around - so they CAN ticket you if you were speeding when you didnt see them.
Can off duty police officers write you a speeding ticket?
In some states, an off duty police officer can write a speeding ticket. It will depend on the laws in your specific state. You can always go to court to fight the ticket.
