Motorcyclists are observed traveling at speeds exceeding the posted limit of 55 mph. Two state police vehicles are strategically positioned on the roadside, with one trooper activating their DSP radar in a stationary mode. Subsequently, law enforcement conducts a traffic stop based on probable cause.

How Does Police Radar Works?

Police radar speeding tickets are issued when a law enforcement officer employs a radar device to measure the speed of a vehicle. These devices may be utilized in either a stationary or moving capacity. In the instance depicted in this video, the trooper is operating the radar speed measuring device in stationary mode. These devices emit radio waves that reflect off moving vehicles, allowing for the calculation of their speed based on the duration it takes for the waves to return; further details can be found on the our main website.

If a vehicle is determined to be exceeding the speed limit, the officer may initiate a traffic stop and issue a speeding ticket. The procedure generally unfolds as follows:

1. Utilization of Radar Equipment: 

The officer utilizes a radar device to determine the speed of vehicles, whether they are stationary or in motion.

2. Determination of Speeding Violations: 

If a vehicle is identified as exceeding the speed limit, the officer may initiate a traffic stop to issue a citation.

3. Issuance of Citation: 

The driver will receive a citation that may include fines, the addition of points to their driving record, and potentially increased insurance premiums.

4. Option for Court: 

Depending on the jurisdiction, the driver may have the opportunity to contest the citation in court, wherein they may challenge the evidence or present their case.



Defense for Radar Speeding Tickets

An effective defense may necessitate the engagement of an expert / expert witness,  possessing expertise in the area of police radar as it relates to speeding citations. An expert witness in the context of a radar speeding ticket is an individual with substantial qualifications in radar technology, traffic law, and  law enforcement practices. The primary responsibility of this expert is to provide professional testimony in court regarding the accuracy and proper application of radar devices utilized in the issuance of a speeding citation. Such testimony may either validate the accuracy of the speeding citation or challenge the reliability of the radar equipment and the procedures followed by the law enforcement officer.