Do police officers follow the quotation systems?
They may exist in some areas, but it doesn’t really matter. Patrolling police officers will issue tickets to those they see breaking the law. Don’t think your supervisors won’t ask you how many tickets were issued when you get back to the station (quoted or not).
Won’t officers issue a speeding ticket to motorists traveling less than 10 mph over the limit?
It depends on the officer, the section of road involved, and the town or county. Generally you will get a grace of 5 mph and sometimes up to 10 mph.
If I am pulled over, do I need to show a PBA or other police card?
I’d say no. If you have one, I’d be subtle about it. While “looking” for his license, make sure the officer can see that he has one. Pushing a card on an officer’s mistake is ineffective and can shake you up.
If the police officer makes a mistake on the ticket like writing the wrong date of birth, will I win the case?
No, unlike a parking ticket, most errors on the ticket will not result in termination. Also, up to the time of trial, the officer may amend the ticket to correct an error or omission. There are exceptions for material errors such as the date of the crime and the place where it occurred. These are the type of errors that could help you win your case because they are more substantive in nature.
I was going with the flow of traffic defense.
This is not a valid defense because all motorists must obey the law no matter what other drivers are doing. If everyone is accelerating, it does not authorize you to accelerate. In fact, police officers cannot arrest everyone.
My speedometer was broken.
A broken speedometer is not a good defense. You are responsible for keeping your car in a safe condition and you cannot justify speeding by pointing out faulty equipment. Otherwise, people could render their speedometer inoperable and run away with impunity. Obviously, this doesn’t make sense.