Does ca law allow a speeding conviction based only on the officers visual estimation?

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officer issues ticket based on radar unit but in court does not bring calibration certificate. judge allows officer estimation of my speed stand as testimony enough for a conviction. is this allowed under california statute

mikeysco

"Does ca law allow a speeding conviction based only on the officers visual estimation? officer issues ticket based on radar unit but in court does not bring calibration certificate. judge allows officer estimation of my speed stand as testimony enough for a conviction."

You answered your own question.

Rock Firestorm

Absolutely.

Cops are trained at estimating speed. His opinion of how fast you were going is all he needs. End of story.

PS - blow your thumbs down out your yahoo. If you want people to lie to you, go to the Hannah Montana group.

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