OK, one last death rattle long shot hope...
I just returned to the scene and photographed the highway from the last speed limit sign (55 mph) leaving town, to the site of the citation. There is a total of 7.3 contiguous miles, plenty of entry roads, and not one speed limit sign headed North (my direction of travel). There really are none -- even for some ways after the citation site as well.
Is there any precedence of interpretation of 22349(c)
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that there be reasonable signing on affected two-lane, undivided highways described in subdivision (b) in continuing the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit, including placing signs at county boundaries to the extent possible, and at other appropriate locations.
Other little nit:
The court documents show 22349 (not a or b) while the citation specifies 22349(b). Probably nothing there, but doesn't hurt to find out if this little technicality makes a difference. Confirmed?
So my plan:
Show up dressed nice.
Unless you'all advise otherwise
- I'll ask for a certified copy of officers "use of radar" course (does this even matter?)
- I'll request dismissal based on the fact that there was/is not reasonable signing for 8 miles on the highway
I'll get chewed out by the judge
Oh well, I tried.
Thanks again for your patient help.
-Jack