Commonwealth v. Schlotthauer

COFFROTH, P. J.,

— This is an appeal by defendant from his summary conviction for speeding on the turnpike. He was operating a tractor-trader rig in a 55 mile per hour zone, properly posted for speed and radar. State police officers Matassa and Leonard set up a two car radar surveillance. Matassa was the meter reader and Leonard was in the chase car about 50 feet ahead. Matassa called Leonard and reported a rig passing at 66 miles per hour; the meter is operative for about 500 feet to the rear and had been properly tested for accuracy. Leonard saw defendant’s rig pass as he received the call;…