My question involves a speeding ticket from the State of: Washington
I received a ticket for going 45 in a 35. At issue is the officer's statement. The officer's statement is:
"I was using _L #1090, to monitor the speed of moving traffic. I visually observed the defendant traveling [x] Towards [ ] Away from my location. Based upon my experience and training, I visually estimated the defendant's speed to be in excess of the posted 35MPH Zone speed limit I placed the red dot sighting reticule on the defendant's vehicle and I'm 100 percent certain that the LIDAR reading was obtained on the defendant's vehicle. I tested the LIDAR unit both internally and externally at the beginning and end of my shift. I performed (1) the Heads-up Display alignment test; (2) the internal self diagnostic check; and (3) the fixed distance check at _100___feet. The LIDAR unit passed each of the required checks and was working properly at the time of this violation."
So a few things I had issue was:
(1) the clear and unobstructed view: Although he states that he had a clear and unobstructed view, I remember that when I was "speeding", there were three cars in the lane to my right (one of them being my friend). Is there any way I can challenge the officer's statement.
(2) the officer tested the unit at the beg and end of the shift. I'm not sure what the exact law is, but I read somewhere that he needs to check it roughly immediately and after my stop. Is this true?
(3) the best issue that I believe I have is the officer never stated his training/certification in using the Laser radar. What exactly is the best way to argue this point?
Any other issues that you find would be of great help to me.

