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    Default California Speed Trap Law - Unjustified Speed Limit

    Hi Everyone, I have couple questions regarding to speed trap laws. I hope some of you experts can help me.

    I have been reading CVC 40800 - 40808 because I recently received a speeding ticket.

    Due to the lack of experience in the law field, I don't quiet sure my point here is valid:

    If a ticket is received due to Speed Trap on California highway/freeway(not local) with speed limit lower than 65 then the ticket should be dismissed? (measured by radar)

    Now, the tough part is the paragraphs that describe the speed trap. I was on a California highway (speed limit 55). However, from the traffic survey it stated the 80% percentile is 67. Does this mean where I got a ticket was indeed a speed trap?

    If what I learned is indeed true then does this mean even if i was driving above the speed limit(70), since the speed limit is not justified(speed trap) the ticket can be fought and won easily?

    Any advice is appreciated!

    BTW, if i were to fight the ticket, should I do a mail in or show up in court?

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    Default Re: California Speed Trap Law - Unjustified Speed Limit

    Quote Quoting zaqweewqaz
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    I was on a California highway (speed limit 55). However, from the traffic survey it stated the 80% percentile is 67. Does this mean where I got a ticket was indeed a speed trap?
    It would depend on what vehicle code section you were cited for AND whether the survey lists reasons that justify a speed limit reduction from the 85th percentile speed (not 80th)... (See CVC 627)

    So why don't you list any speed related information from the citation ("Speed Approx.", "P.F./Max Spd", "Safe"), tell us what CVC section you were cited with, and scan and post the E&T survey that you received.

    Quote Quoting zaqweewqaz
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    BTW, if i were to fight the ticket, should I do a mail in or show up in court?
    Either way, however, keep in mind that if you enter a plea by mail, then that can be construed as your waiving your right to a (speedy) trial within 45 days of your plea.

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    Default Re: California Speed Trap Law - Unjustified Speed Limit

    I was cites with basic speed law. 73 in 55

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