Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

moving radar

Is it illegal for a police officer to use moving radar in the state of Virginia or in Hanover county?


Asked on 6/12/05, 7:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sudeep Bose Bose Law Firm, PLLC - Former Police, Prosecutors & Investigators

Re: moving radar

No, however, it opens the officer up for brutal cross examination from a prepared attorney.

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Answered on 6/12/05, 7:42 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: moving radar

Why would(or should)police use of moving radar

be illegal? The purpose of radar is to apprehend speeders who are breaking the law. As long as it's been properly calibrated and the speed of the police vehicle properly factored into the calculations, whether the radar be stationary or moving should be irrelevant.

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Answered on 6/13/05, 4:59 am


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