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Can police use radar while driving in the opposite direction?
I passed a police car driving in the opposite direction and the next thing I know, he pulled me over! He said he clocked me at 50 miles an hour in a 35, and gave me a speeding ticket! I’m debating fighting the ticket in court, but before I do I would like to know, is it possible for the police to use radar while they’re driving in the opposite direction?
Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, police can use radar while driving in the opposite direction, thanks to having high-powered radar guns.
Typically police cars are equipped with a hand-held radar gun and stationary radar installed within the vehicle. These radar devices can detect the speed of other cars while the police car is in motion.
The result: If you pass a police car that’s traveling in the opposite direction and its radar equipment detects that you are speeding, the officer may decide to pull you over and hand you a ticket.
The good news: If a speeding ticket has caused a spike in your insurance premium, you can still find good
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