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Originally Posted by XESP351
they do need some kind of evidence as to the exact speed they claim, can't just pluck a figure out of their crack with no proof and expect a magistrate to believe them because they are cops!
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Actually, No. The offence is 'exceed speed', that is, the car travelled at a speed greater than permitted. The actual speed figure is used only to determine penalty. Furthermore, a court will accept evidence from a suitably qualified officer in regard to estimation of speed. In other words, an officer trained in speed detection and who has performed such duties for more than 5 minutes can give evidence based on his/her estimation of a speed without the need for an accurate instrument. This would normally be provided in the form of a speed range. So, yes, the officer can't "pluck a figure out of their crack" but they certainly don't need radar etc for a magistrate to believe them.