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In article <1992Jul9.204254.1999@access.digex.com> jamie@access.digex.com (James Treworgy) writes:
>[radar story]
>This disturbs me.  First, does anyone have any definitive information about
>whether or not they are supposed to show the reading? (If they are then I'm
>going to court).  If not I am very displeased to hear that the police are
>given yet another opportunity to lie to the public at their whim.  I know
>my speedometer is not off by that much since I have gotten tickets or
>warnings in the past which have jibed with what I thought I was doing.
>If anyone has any additional info or comments I would appreciate it.
>Thanks,
>
First, how heavy was the traffic? Were there any large trucks behind
you? The Trooper needs to prove that it was YOUR vehicle that he clocked,
and if there were any large vehicles behind yours, then the radar could
track that vehicle instead. A radar beam will lock onto the "strongest 
signal", not necessarily the closest one, so the radar can pick out a
van, truck or another car behind you. Also, a radar beam spreads out like 
a flashlight beam and can cover several lanes of traffic, depending on 
how far away you were when his radar picked you up. Now, if you were
the only vehicle on the road...

Also, you might try getting your speedometer calibrated. The Mont. Wards
in 7-corners does this and I think JKJ Chevy in Tysons does also. If
the calibration certificate shows an error, then this might be enough
to reduce the charge.

Good Luck.

Steve