🚀 go-pugleaf

I was recently pulled over for speeding in Virginia.  The cop said I was
doing 71 in a 55.  This was the first time I have been pulled over and what
the cop said differed significantly from what I thought was going on. 
I was doing less than 65 (probably around 63).  I had always heard that you
can sometimes get out of a ticket by asking to see the reading on the cops
radar gun, though I have never actually asked to see it before.  This time
I _really_ wanted to see the reading since I was sure the cop was pulling
a fast one.  Well sure enough he said he didn't lock the reading in and
therefore couldn't show it to me, but he went on to say that in VA Athe
police are _not required_ to lock their guns or show the reading on demand!!
Is this for real? I called the state police and got a similar answer from
the trooper who answered the phone.

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,

-- Jamie
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James A. Treworgy
jamie@digex.com