If I ever got a speeding ticket, I would probably go to court, not because I was trying to get out of what I had done, but because I know my insurrance company is just itching for a reason to up my rate
. They are backlogged at court and are more than willing to make a deal, just to clear the docket.
Sean,
I don't know if you are suggesting that an estimation is any less valid than the reading on a radar, but if so, you are mistaken. A police officer is recognized by the courts as being an expert on speed detection within 10km/h. Infact, if an officer were to provide evidence based only on the reading on a radar, the charge would be tossed. The charge is based on the police officer knowing that you were speeding. If a reading is taken on an instrument, it is only to confirm that knowledge. If you have gotten off of speeding charges before, the reason is this - you played the court game. Anyone who shows up gets some sort of deal, unless your crime was very serious or you were uncooperative with the officer.
If I were to get a radar detector, I would make sure that it was well hidden from view. I wonder if police officers issue warnings to people with radar detactors. I hope not because it shows that they fully intend to speed. JMO.