Handheld speed gun
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Got 'gunned' by the police last night. They were using a handheld gun (not seen one of them for years!).
I was speeding. It was a main road but a 30mph limit. I think I was probably doing 38mph, so nothing crazy, but over the limit.
As I approached the officer they gesticulated to slow down (but wasn't saying pull over). My mate who took the same route said they'd pulled someone over when he went by.
What's the likelihood of a ticket in the post? Do modern handhelds take photos? In the old days, they'd pull you over up the road but is it common to get a letter these days?
I was speeding. It was a main road but a 30mph limit. I think I was probably doing 38mph, so nothing crazy, but over the limit.
As I approached the officer they gesticulated to slow down (but wasn't saying pull over). My mate who took the same route said they'd pulled someone over when he went by.
What's the likelihood of a ticket in the post? Do modern handhelds take photos? In the old days, they'd pull you over up the road but is it common to get a letter these days?
ro250 said:
Got 'gunned' by the police last night. They were using a handheld gun (not seen one of them for years!).
I was speeding. It was a main road but a 30mph limit. I think I was probably doing 38mph, so nothing crazy, but over the limit.
As I approached the officer they gesticulated to slow down (but wasn't saying pull over). My mate who took the same route said they'd pulled someone over when he went by.
What's the likelihood of a ticket in the post? Do modern handhelds take photos? In the old days, they'd pull you over up the road but is it common to get a letter these days?
Some do, some don't.I was speeding. It was a main road but a 30mph limit. I think I was probably doing 38mph, so nothing crazy, but over the limit.
As I approached the officer they gesticulated to slow down (but wasn't saying pull over). My mate who took the same route said they'd pulled someone over when he went by.
What's the likelihood of a ticket in the post? Do modern handhelds take photos? In the old days, they'd pull you over up the road but is it common to get a letter these days?
LosingGrip said:
You'll be fine. Most likely you hadn't reached that officers threshold for stopping cars (I dont stop cars until 40 in a 30). Often do a friendly slow down sign for those above the limit but below that.
Reassuring, thanks! Interesting the 'friendly slow down' sign is a thing!
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