I wrote speeding tickets professionally for 16 years before moving over into Commercial Vehicles. As a general rule we tended to give about 15% up here depending on conditions. In a school zone on a dark, rainy day maybe a bit less. On a sunny, dry day on a nice piece of road, a little more. Even then it all depended on what the driver said. I have actually escorted people to the hospital, although I think we maxed out at 75 or so (I wasn't dumb enough to not realize I'd be liable in an accident). I've also had people give me the same line about the same emergency 2 days in a row. If you're going to lie, at least remember what the cop looked like! I've had hot chicks try to get out of tickets, didn't work, and a million people telling me who they knew and how they'd have my job, been stalked a couple times too. I tended to give a little more leeway to the working poor (which I was before I finally go a decent job) than to the rich college kids with the attitude. I've had numerous parents call me up and thank me for for catching Junior.
Anyway, these days I drive 55-62 in a 55. I rarely exceed the speed limit at all actually. I recommend the practice to everyone. Saves gas, lowers your blood pressure, lessens the chance for an accident and you'll find your interaction with the police to drop greatly.
Oh yeah, all radar is doppler radar and you don't "set" a radar unit to a certain speed, at least not in the last 30 or so years. Radar detectors only work if it's activated within range of you. Every unit I had from 1987 forward had a hold switch, a transmit switch if you will. The general practice was to leave it off until you spotted a car that you visually estimated it's speed on and them hit it for verification. Had a guy flatten 4 brand new Pirellis on his 911 Whale Tail one day because of that. Sure was an impressive reduction from 94-55!
This post was edited by Bret4207 at 05:06:35 01/12/13 2 times.
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