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Big Rigs, Big Fines TRUCKS ARE PRIME TARGETS FOR SPEEDING TICKETS
Professional drivers ticketed for speeding may wonder: Why do I get pulled over for going 65 when the Honda doing 80 in the next lane is allowed to fly right on by, free as a bird?
The answer lies in both the workings of police radar and the sheer size, weight, and limited maneuverability of commercial trucks.
Police radar zeroes in on vehicles based on a combination of their speed and the size of the vehicle. Radar works by emitting radio signals and measuring the time it takes for the signals to bounce back after hitting an object. Larger vehicles’ larger surface area tends to reflect those signals more strongly. Police radar can detect both the vehicle moving fastest in a group and also the vehicle with the strongest reflected signal. Also, the risks to other drivers and vehicles posed by a speeding truck are greater than the risks caused by a speeding car. Big trucks take far longer to stop, for one thing. A tractor-trailer traveling at the California speed limit of 55 mph in ideal conditions takes 196 feet to brake to a complete stop, compared to 133 feet for a passenger vehicle, federal data show. The size and weight of large vehicles make them harder to maneuver and more likely than cars to roll over, especially at high speeds. They also are at higher risk of brake failure if required to stop quickly. Even a minor collision with a big truck can cause serious damage to other vehicles and their drivers, especially if the truck is speeding. That is one reason that 7.3% of fatal trucking accidents in one recent year were caused by trucks that were speeding at the time of the crash. Finally, increased enforcement is also a factor. California Highway Patrol officers have been told that enforcing speed laws against commercial trucks is more important than it is for smaller vehicles because of the great risks trucks pose. Protect yourself against the points on your license, hefty fines, and higher insurance premiums that a speeding ticket can cause! Our experienced traffic ticket attorneys can mount the strongest possible defense to protect your license and your livelihood. Call us at (661) 859-1177 for a free consultation today!
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” JOHN 4:18
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