Re: LIDAR Help for my S4

[Dwayne Cosby <dccosby@interlog.com>]

Steve,

I don't want to get into the issue of setting of speed limits and how
improperly set limits (either too high OR low) will lead to increased
accidents. See the CAA's or the NHMA's various documents on the topic (or
talk to a highway engineer).

The center of any "rational" judicial system is that I am innocent UNTIL
proven guilty. It is not up to me to prove my innosense in the charge, it
is up to the prosecution to prove my guilt. Hence my question of how the
court MUST go about proving their accusation of speeding in this case. To
use a bad example, O.J. _may_ have been guilty, but the prosecution did
not prove their case.

I am exercising my right to a fair trial, a right equal to the right
vote.

Again FWIW, I was not behaving recklessly, I like many others here taking
driving very seriously and regularly attend several driving schools every
year. I would not be overly surprised if my driving skills are better
than those of the officer who wrote the ticket. I do know my car is FAR
safer at speed than any standard issue cruiser.

I do not pass on the right. I do signal all turns and lane changes.  I do
not weave through traffic. I do not tailgate. These are all ofences, that
in my opinion, represent dangerous driving. When was the last time you
heard of anyone being ticketed for any of the above? It should give you
pause to think what the motivation of traffic enforcement is. Is it safe
highways or easy revenue generation (that may in fact increase accidents
if you believe the numerous studies of proper speed limit setting)? 

Thanks,
Dwayne 
- 94 S4 

On Fri, 23 Oct 1998, Steve Bigelow wrote:
> You admit you (sorry, your _car_) were speeding. Why on earth would you
> take it to court if you are guilty?
> 
> Forgive me if I'm missing something here....
> 
> Steve Bigelow