🚀 go-pugleaf

Alex,

I'd say that what will hold up in court is purely a function of what the
judge accepts on a particular moment in a particular day.

Anything you can do to make your argument more supported by independent
evidence other than your personal testimony would be helpful.  For
example, you could bring a photograph of the antenna and the
manufacturer's rating with you.  You would write to the manufacturer,
telling them that the antenna comes off just over 65, and ask them whether
that is a common problem.  Their reply will come from someone who has no
interest in your case, and, who knows, maybe they will say the reason they
spec it at 65 is that is actually will come off over 65!  Then you really
have something--the manufacturer tells you that it will come off!

You could have a friend drive along with you as you go over 65 and video
tape the antenna coming off, then offer the video tape in evidence (but be
sure that the court has a tv and video player).  There, again, is some
evidence other than the accused's testimony.  Be aware, though, that as
you do this you are offering evidence that you are going 65.....the best
way to make this tape is on a closed test track or otherwise off the
public roads.

Anyway, there are two ideas for you, I'm sure that by now you get the
drift and can use your own ingenuity to take it from here.  Put yourself
in the judge's seat, and ask yourself "would I believe this story?"

Dave Roberts