Anyone match me with a traffic stop today? I got stopped by the Sheriff's dept on a motorcycle?

Question

Got a warning! 85 he said. I know I was doing 80 as I was watching my speed through the area (always lots of DPS- Texas version of the Highway Patrol etc) I was wondering if he really got my speed. He was off by at least 5 mph. On the other hand I am in a new car that has 16 inch wheels. Any answers or stories? Give me your best.

Answer 1

The radar gun may be a little off, your speedometer may be a little off, but the ticket will hold up in court,

Answer 2

The calibration of the radar unit is checked at the start of each shift and repeatedly during the shift.  Has your vehicle speedometer been calibrated? Have you put on different size tires/wheels since purchase?

"He" probably wasn't off "by at least 5 mph", but you might have been.

Answer 3

I got got stopped doing 110 in a 45 on my yamaha R6, the cop said i was going faster........

Anyways, just a warning.... Sometimes they guestimate..... Either way, you got a warning so dont worry to much. Most likely he was guessing, thats why u got a warning.

Anyways, good break on the ticket!

Answer 4

So you are saying that a deputy pulled you over for going way over the speed limit....and let you go with a warning....and you are complaining?  You have got to be kidding me.

Answer 5

If your wheels are not factory...  i.e. an aftermarket addition then your speedometer is probably off.