Should I go to court for this ticket?

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I received a ticket a few months ago for and "estimated" 60 in a 40mph ($200), I contested the ticket but the clerk found me still responsible, but reduced the ticket to $100. Since the ticket is estimated I feel that there is no hard evidence(radar) or admission of guilt, just speculation and circumstantial. In the court of law I am innocent until proven guilty. Should I pay the $20 and challenge the clerks decision in court?
Wouldn't the plaintiff have to PROVE beyond doubt that I was speeding with the speed formula Distance*Time, the only thing documented on the report was his speed to catch up to me, no distance or time.
Wouldn't the plaintiff have to PROVE beyond doubt that I was speeding with the speed formula Distance/Time, the only thing documented on the report was his speed to catch up to me, no distance or time.
 
You could just pay the fine and go on or you have a right to have a jury trial. You might be able to get a jury to side with you.
 
You don't mention what state you live in. I would first check a law website specific for your state laws, he may not need radar proof in your state. Second, I live in PA and I know it is now required for the state patrolman to show up at your hearing so I wouldn't necessarily go with the other answer because it may backfire. It used to be they wouldn't be bothered but now are required by the Dept to be there.
 
you might have a case but you would probably have to talk to some sort of legal profession. Traffic court is not the same as criminal court (civil court is different also I think) so it probably has different procedures.
 
A speed can be estimated by the officer. This is how it was done before the radar gun was in the cruisers. The officer would be required to testify to his experience and the circumstances surrounding his decision if you plead not guilty.
 
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