How much does the officer have to know about how the radar works?
The officer needs to know how to setup, test, operate, and interpret the readings from a radar. He also needs to understand the basic principles of how the radar works. He does NOT need to know how to build or repair the unit nor does he have to understand all the electronic circuitry any more than the average homeowner needs to know how to build or repair a television set in order to use it.
Related Questions
- Yes, it is known as moving radar. Also, you can be clocked from the front or back of the patrol car. And the antenna is off until the officer turns it on and the radar is not emiting a signal until then. When the radar detector beeps its too late. You e had.
- I was pulled over for speeding. Doesnt the officer have to show me the laser or radar?
- Can an officer issue a speeding ticket without radar?
