State v. Weatherwax

ROBERT R. WELBORN, Commissioner.

Appeallant from judgment of conviction and fine of $35.00 for violation of 55 miles per hour speed limit.

*693At approximately 11:00 A.M., December 4, 1978, a highway patrolman, using radar, checked the speed of an auto on U.S. 36 in Caldwell County driven by Ralph Weather-wax, at 69 miles per hour. The trooper issued Weatherwax a Missouri Uniform Traffic Ticket, charging excessive speed in violation of Section 304.009 in driving 69 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone. The charge was set for hearing on January 4, 1979.

On that date, a continuance was granted…