Expert: Jim Pastore - 10/15/2003

Question
On a local car site (www.cincinnatistreetscene.com) there is a debate concerning speeding and proper Police procedure.

More or less, I'm trying to prove that an officer does NOT have to show a speeder the radar gun to prove that he was speeding.  

I'm also wanting to verify that radar, laser (lidar), pacing, and "the use of a trained eye" are all legal "proof" to to cite someone for speeding and that this "proof" would stand up in court.

I've spoken with some local "cop buddies" of mine and they've verified my first point about showing the gun readout (atleast in the Cincinnati area) and I'm just looking for another credible opinion.

Thanks.

Matt Williams
Cincinnati, Ohio

Answer
Matt,

    Your correct, the officer does not have to show you the gun and or speed on the gun. Of course I see no reason that he wouldn't. Although sometimes the speed may be wiped off if he (the officer) dosen't lock it in. But as you also stated, radar is not the only way to clock a speeder. And other ways do stand up in court. Hope this helped.

Jim