[fr_freak]

But specifying an exact speed isn't required to show a vehicle was over the limit. If the officer can say that he's certain, based on his estimation, that the vehicle was not traveling at or below the speed limit, but some significant rate higher, then it would be enough.

Here in CA it makes a difference how much over the speed limit someone is going. 45 in a 35 zone is a minor ticket. 55 in a 35 would be a major ticket, and IIRC, 70 in a 35 would be automatic impound and jail. Precision would matter.

[TChris]

Here in CA it makes a difference how much over the speed limit someone is going. 45 in a 35 zone is a minor ticket. 55 in a 35 would be a major ticket, and IIRC, 70 in a 35 would be automatic impound and jail. Precision would matter.

Yeah, in that case it would.