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Old 07-03-2008, 06:23 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Default Re: Maximum range a police car can clock you using radar?

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Originally Posted by tactical22 View Post
IO = TOAST!
Used correctly, IO is the best method IMHO from an evidentiary standpoint... from the LEO's standpoint.

Observe a possible target vehicle. Visual estimate... ask yourself if you can isolate the vehicle properly in traffic... if yes, press HOLD button to unlock the radar... confirm your visual estimate.... get tracking history for 3-5 seconds. Take action if necessary.

That's a proper use of radar. Unfortunately, too many departments train all the LEO's for 8 hours and give them a dual radar unit in the patrol car. Alas, many bunk speeding tickets are written. It is way too easy to just rely on the radar, especially in moving mode.
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