How much over the speed limit can you go without getting pulled over by radar gun???

[Jromulo]

Hey guys,

I work in Fullerton/La Habra, CA and motorcycle cops have a strong presence here. Everyday after work I see a motorcycle cop waiting for a victim with his radar. The posted speed limit is 45mph. I'm been driving very careful the past year because of a ticket I got last year (don't want insurance to sky rocket). My question is: how much over the speed limit can you go when the cop decides to pull you over. Does it depend on the officer or some other factor? Reason I ask is because everyone around me is speeding, I would guess around 50mph-60mph. I notice cars tailgating me and giving me mean looks when they pass me because I'm going 45mph.
Also the route I take consists of a lot of hills, so cars pick up a lot of speed when going down hill.


Thanks!

[Buffaloboy]

The speed LIMIT...Limit not, its ok to go just a few over...THE LIMIT which is not to be exceeded is what its ok to go and or a bit under it... So by asking your question you are conspiring to break the law.

[RoadKingTrooper]

Well..................Radar Guns don't pull you over

As to the latter part of your question You see motorcycle Cops waiting for "victims" to pull over?

They are known in the LEO world as Speeders or Violators. Look up the definition of victim and it will help you learn the distinction

[Iowa #1603]

I work in Fullerton/La Habra, CA and motorcyle cops have a strong presence here. Everyday after work I see a motorcylce cop waiting for a victim with his radar.

Known in our circles as a law breaker....................

The posted speed limit is 45mph. I'm been driving very carfeful the past year because of a ticket I got last year (don't want insurance to sky rocket).

This statement proves that you have some intelligence.

I asked my brother whose in the LAPD but he doesn't use the radar gun so he can't give me an answer.

Well, we aren't going to either.

[ummone]

I think the question you really need answered is...

"How much can I get away with without paying the price?"

My answer is, Carma's a bee-och! You may get away with it for a while but eventually something bad's gonna happen.

[ryker]

The goal is to keep the roads safe and prevent victims who become such after a speeder causes a wreck. Often the violator is a victim of his own actions.

[SgtCHP]

Notice to the OP: DON'T SPEED! We are not going to tell you that it is "safe" to exceed the speed limit in Fullerton. None of us knows their Departmental Policy or Procedure. The best thing for you to do is read the California Vehicle Code section that pertains to speed:

Basic Speed Law
22350. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.

Amended Ch. 252, Stats. 1963. Effective September 20, 1963.

Of course, there are numerous other sections that are specific to the environment - business, residential, schools, etc., but you should get the idea!

[PhilipCal]

There are no "victims" in traffic enforcement, only violators. As you're cruising along, observing the posted speed limit, don't be too upset at the dirty looks etc. You won't be paying their traffic citations. Past that, check out the replies you've recieved thus far. All have good information.

[Dudley DoRight]

To answer your original question....less than 1 mph...any more than that and you are measurably speeding.

[StudChris]

Everyone else is afraid to answer your question, like there's some thin blue line of secrecy for the discretion we use for speeders. I'll man up and answer your question. Limit is 45 you say? As long as you keep it under 80 you should be fine. We get a little testy if you're doing double the speed limit, but anything under double is considered small fish.

[Dingo990]

Meh... It just depends. I've heard stories of cops in such and such department that will give you a ticket for 4 over the speed limit. Personally I've worked for three departments in my career and I've never known an officer to do that.

Me personally, I'm pretty lean on speed enforcement. I typically give 12-15mph leeway on highways and 8-10 over on residential streets.

10 over is pretty much the standard among cops I've spoken to. But if you are going 10 over, you run the risk of running into a cop who thinks 8 over is too fast.

See my point here? It really just depends on the cop you run into. A motorcycle cop's job (among other things) is to slow motorists down, so he probably is going to have less tolerance for a speeder than a cop who is working a busy sector.

So really, just don't speed. I know everyone does. But once you start pushing it, you run risk of being cited.

[PhilipCal]

Meh... It just depends. I've heard stories of cops in such and such department that will give you a ticket for 4 over the speed limit. Personally I've worked for three departments in my career and I've never known an officer to do that.

Me personally, I'm pretty lean on speed enforcement. I typically give 12-15mph leeway on highways and 8-10 over on residential streets.

10 over is pretty much the standard among cops I've spoken to. But if you are going 10 over, you run the risk of running into a cop who thinks 8 over is too fast.

See my point here? It really just depends on the cop you run into. A motorcycle cop's job (among other things) is to slow motorists down, so he probably is going to have less tolerance for a speeder than a cop who is working a busy sector.

So really, just don't speed. I know everyone does. But once you start pushing it, you run risk of being cited.

Looks like Dingo nailed it for you. Motorcycle Officer= traffic enforcement. The car shagging calls in a district may not have sufficient time to work traffic, even if he/she wants to. OTH, if that car says CHP on the side, it works traffic in the same manner as the Motor Officers we've discussed.

[Jromulo]

thanks for the replies especially the last 3 people, you guys answered my question straight forward.

[TGM]

Don't forget... many vehicles display 2-4 off from actual speed. So.... if you decided to use your 4 mph "buffer" and think you won't get stopped... think again! If you go 4 over the speed limit thinking you are safe, and your speedo is only 2 mph off from actual speed - you are now going 6 over the limit, which will get you stopped in Wyoming. (Yes, we are that strict.... and no, we have nothing better to do)

[jeeves44]

2 - 4 ... 5 over is a ticket ... maybe 10 ... maybe 1 ...

Just don't speed. Don't worry about how fast you can go. Sure would suck if you are told 10, so you drive 55 in the 45 and get a ticket .. probably suck even more if you are only doing 5 over and get a ticket.