Here's my recent experience. I plead not guilty to 10 MPH over the speed limit. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind I was we'll within the limit. I sent a request for a copy of all records regarding the maintenance and calibration of the radartexanjoker wrote:If the stop was recorded, you could try and submit an open record request for the audio/video.
Speed traps are all to common here in TX. It is all about the $$$.
Gun. A copy of the certification issued to the officer involving the use of said radar. A copy of the engineering and traffic survey for the street I was ticketed. A copy of the officers notes on the ticket and a list of witnesses. I was flat out denied
any of them. They did show me the dash cam video of me driving by. Apparently that is all I was entitled to. They had no proof. None. They offered me a deal though. If I plead no contest and paid the court fees, coincidentally the same amount as the fine, the ticket would be dismissed. It's quite a lucrative racket.
When it's your word against the LEO you will lose. I'd suggest video recording any traffic stop. A smart phone is smart to Carry.
