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Speeding
May 6, 2010
Calibration distances.
I am registered owner of vehicle but wasn't driving. I was in the passenger seat.
Herts Constab used a mobile device on 30mph stretch (fairly steep downhill section).
Picture avail on website identifies officer number, camera location and distance of 204.4m. Equipment has certificate of conformity dated 15 March 2010. However, distance check were for 25 meters, 50 meters and 100 meters.
Is there a defence case re calibration of the equipment re the distance of 204.4m ?
Herts Constab used a mobile device on 30mph stretch (fairly steep downhill section).
Picture avail on website identifies officer number, camera location and distance of 204.4m. Equipment has certificate of conformity dated 15 March 2010. However, distance check were for 25 meters, 50 meters and 100 meters.
Is there a defence case re calibration of the equipment re the distance of 204.4m ?
Category: Speeding
Posted by: patterson
The device should be tested in similar circumstances to those in which it is going to be used. There is no legal requirement that the device is tested over set distances. The only requirements are for a pre and post tour of duty check and an annual calibration certificate.
You would have to take this matter to court to contest the allegation. I think you are going to need more than this one issue to cast a doubt on the officer's account of the speed alleged.
Have you got any points already? Have you named the driver at the time? You have to do this even if they don't accept the alleged speed.