Q: Can an officer cite you for speeding without using radar or laser gun?
I was on free way speed limit posted approx. 65mph on the fast lane,an officer car was driving in front of me approx.100 feet away,I saw no emergency red/blue light being turned on,I also saw he made unsafe lane changes without using signal turn blinker and was driving along for a while before slowed down to go behide me and pulled me over,I remembered he told me I was going 85mph,I asked him how did he know,he told me because he was going 80mph when he was driving in front of me,I got this on tape when I asked him these questions,he said nothing about using radar or laser gun to detected my speed,and he told me he was not recall of unsafe lane changes that I saw he did,I also asked him is it right for him made unsafe lane changes as an officer,he did not answer yes or no. I would like to fight this ticket and like to get any professional answer and information as I can. I would very much appreciated your professional answers. Thank youuu.
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The officers sometimes use a radar, and sometimes will pace your car's speed by driving alongside you. If you set the case for trial, the officer will have to prove that his vehicle's speedometer was properly calibrated. Our office does NOT handle traffic matters. I suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.
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