Hi,
The other day I was issued two tickets on GW memorial parkway. The two were Reckless deriving and 81 in a 50 mph zone. I was in the right hand lane and was clocked by a Laser gun at 1745 feet. I wasn't doing 81, I was just under 70 mph. There was a car passing me at ther time. The officer pulled me over as well as the other driver. The officer said that I was at 81 and being passed. I am insisting the 81 was the other driver and not me. At that distance the LASER beam is almost 6 feet wide and most likely registered the speed of the other vehicle. The gun was handheld as well.
I was polite to the Park Police Officer and said that I was not travelling that fast (81mph). I have a MD license with a clean driving history.
I admit to speeding but not the speed. Especially the reckless driving charge. Can I contact the prosecutor prior to court and explain my situation. There is enough doubt at almost half a mile while being overtaken by another vehicle. In New Jersey LASER isn't admissable over 1000ft. I simply want to contest the speed and admit to the lesser charge of 69 in a 50. I have requested a certified copy of my driving record.
ANY THOUGHTS
The other day I was issued two tickets on GW memorial parkway. The two were Reckless deriving and 81 in a 50 mph zone. I was in the right hand lane and was clocked by a Laser gun at 1745 feet. I wasn't doing 81, I was just under 70 mph. There was a car passing me at ther time. The officer pulled me over as well as the other driver. The officer said that I was at 81 and being passed. I am insisting the 81 was the other driver and not me. At that distance the LASER beam is almost 6 feet wide and most likely registered the speed of the other vehicle. The gun was handheld as well.
I was polite to the Park Police Officer and said that I was not travelling that fast (81mph). I have a MD license with a clean driving history.
I admit to speeding but not the speed. Especially the reckless driving charge. Can I contact the prosecutor prior to court and explain my situation. There is enough doubt at almost half a mile while being overtaken by another vehicle. In New Jersey LASER isn't admissable over 1000ft. I simply want to contest the speed and admit to the lesser charge of 69 in a 50. I have requested a certified copy of my driving record.
ANY THOUGHTS