City of Akron v. Gray

This matter came on for hearing on August 23,1979, and concerns the use and operation of a radar unit, known as the K-55, manufactured by Miles Per Hour, Industries. The defendant was cited for operating his vehicle at 48 MPH in a 35 MPH zone based on a K-55 radar reading. The defendant claims that while this unit may be basically reliable, its accuracy must be independently determined in each case. The prosecution contends that the K-55 unit, when properly calibrated and in working order, and when operated by a trained officer, is a reliable device for measuring speed.

One expert was called…