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There's different kinds of technology that may, or may not, be used; it's dependent on the department.

In general, the term 'radar gun' seems to be broad enough to fit all of these tools in. They point the radar gun at the vehicle, and the radar gun comes back with the speed of the vehicle. The police also have other methods, but they're not nearly as reliable, and, for the most part, are discouraged.

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