Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The officer said he was using radar but he was going in the opposite direction. A: Most Eastham Police vehicles are equipped with moving radar which allows the officer to determine the speed of oncoming traffic while operating in the opposite direction. Q: The officer followed me for several minutes before pulling me over, why? A: After observing a violation and safely catching up to the violating vehicle, the officers objective continues to be safety. The officer will signal the vehicle to stop in a place that he/she feels provides the most safety
for the officer, the vehicle stopped and the traffic. The officer may wait to pull over a vehicle for several minute or travel some distance. Q: I received a speeding citation and the fine was huge, why did the officer make it for so much? A: All fines are set by the legislature, the officer has no discretion in the fine amount. Q: How did the officer know it was me? A: Officers are trained to make a visual observation of the speeding vehicle, identify it and then use radar to confirm their observation and determine an exact speed. They then stop the vehicle. |
