Speeding Tickets Based on Pace

Pacing is a tactical method employed by law enforcement officers to enforce speed regulations through the issuance of speeding violation citations and probable cause traffic stops. This procedure involves an officer utilizing their patrol vehicle to match the speed of a vehicle suspected of violating the speed limit. The following outlines the standard protocol for conducting pacing:

Pacing Procedure:

ID Speed

Verification

Timing / Distance

Probable Cause Traffic Stop

Considerations

Issuing the Citation

Speeding Tickets Based on Visual Estimation

When performing a visual estimation of a vehicle's speed, multiple factors must be analyzed. While this method lacks, various techniques can yield an approximate speed assessment. The following are the primary components to evaluate when determining a vehicle's speed:

D and time Analysis

Relative Speed Evaluation

Data File Considerations

Speeding Tickets Based on Street Racing

Street racing refers to the practice of individuals operating their vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, on public roads in competitive races. This activity typically occurs during nighttime,  in less populated areas, or anytime and/or anywhere.  These actions may be illegal due to the safety hazards it presents to drivers, passengers, and bystanders. Races can range from informal gatherings to more organized events with larger audiences, often characterized by excessive speeding and dangerous driving behaviors.

Defense Strategy

A viable defense strategy may involve engaging an expert, expert witness, or engineer with specialized knowledge in police pacing, visual estimation technology relevant to speeding violations.