Police Following Legal Guidelines

Summary

Police can follow vehicles without a specific distance limit in California, but must have a valid reason for stops. If you feel harassed, file a complaint with the police department. Contest speeding tickets by highlighting GPS discrepancies and gathering evidence. Consider consulting a traffic attorney for personalized advice.

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how long or far cane a police officer follow a person before it is considered harassment
Hi Chris! To provide you with the best information, could you tell me more about the situation? For example, are the police following you during a specific incident or over multiple occasions?
Drove past a parked officer with a car behind me, watch him pull out, * miles down the road
Hi Chris! In California, there isn't a specific distance or time that defines police harassment when following a vehicle. However, they must have a legitimate reason to stop you. If you feel harassed, you can file a complaint with the police department.
Do you need information on how to file a complaint?
he said that gps clock me going * mph in a * zone
Hi Chris! If the officer cited you for speeding based on GPS data, you have the right to contest the ticket in court. Here are some general steps:
- Gather evidence (GPS data, witness statements).
- Prepare your defense (check if the speed limit signs were clear).
- Consider consulting a traffic attorney.
Would you like more information on contesting a speeding ticket in California?
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Hi Chris! If you want to contest a speeding ticket in California, you can:
- Request a court date to challenge the ticket.
- Present evidence and witnesses in court.
- Highlight any discrepancies in the officer's GPS data.
Would you like details on how to request a court date or further assistance with your defense?
gps would show his speed and not mine, and how far and how fast woiuld he have to go if i was travailing * mph going past him at a dead stop
Hi Chris! If you're contesting the speeding ticket, it’s crucial to focus on the evidence. Here are some points:
- GPS data usually logs the vehicle it’s attached to.
- Highlight discrepancies in court.
- Consider consulting a traffic attorney.
Would you like more information on how to present this in court?
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Hi Chris! Here are some tips on how to present your case in court:
- **Highlight GPS Discrepancies**: Emphasize that the GPS data reflects the officer's speed, not yours.
- **Gather Evidence**: Obtain any relevant data, like your own GPS records or witness statements.
- **Prepare Your Defense**: Be ready to explain how the officer might have miscalculated your speed.
Would you like information on how to request a court date or find a traffic attorney?