RADAR or LIDAR technology is used to detect speeding.
These portable cameras have a number of technical requirements.
This is to ensure all speed violations committed by drivers are valid.
To ensure that the reading is correct and that the relevant maintenance on these cameras have been done, there are questions you can ask the traffic officer:
• Can I see the calibration certificate for the speed measuring equipment used?
• Would you please show me the operator’s certificate for operating the speed measuring equipment?
• Can I see the officer’s appointment certificate as a peace officer?
Note that when asking for the above, be polite and respectful and simply note it as your defence.
The Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) advises motorists to sign and accept an infringement notice, if issued one.
This does not mean you are admitting guilt, it simply means you are aware of the incident.
If you would like to appeal, all evidence which you think did not live up to the ethical practice of the speeding fine must be presented in court.
The JPSA advises the following:
‘It is not in your interests to try and argue a case at the roadside.
‘Remember that a traffic officer is not a magistrate, and the roadside is not a court.’
(The above information was supplied by the JPSA)
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